Abdul Jalil facts for kids

Abdul Jalil is a name often given to boys. It comes from Arabic words. The name means "servant of the Exalted." Al-Jalīl is one of the names for God in the Islamic faith. This name is used by Muslims and sometimes by Christians too.

What Does Abdul Jalil Mean?

The name Abdul Jalil has a special meaning. It is made from three Arabic parts.

• The first part, Abd, means "servant" or "worshipper."
• The second part, al-, means "the."
• The third part, Jalil, means "Exalted" or "Great."

So, together, Abdul Jalil means "servant of the Exalted." Al-Jalīl is one of the many beautiful names of God in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. Names like this, which include a name of God, are called theophoric names.

How the Name is Spelled

The way Abdul Jalil is written can change a bit. The a in al- is often not stressed. So, it can sound like "Abdel" or "Abdul." The "Jalil" part can also be spelled in different ways. You might see it as Jaleel, Jolil, or even Galil. The whole name can also have different spaces or hyphens. Some common spellings are Abdel Jaleel and Abdul Jaleel.

Famous People Named Abdul Jalil

Many important people throughout history have been named Abdul Jalil. They have come from different parts of the world and had various roles.

Rulers and Leaders

• Abdul Jalil I of Johor (1562–1571): He was a Sultan, or ruler, of Johor. Johor is a state in modern-day Malaysia.
• Ali Jalla Abdul Jalil Shah II (died 1597): Another Sultan of Johor. He ruled after Abdul Jalil I.
• Abdul Jalilul Jabbar (ruled 1649–1652): He was a Sultan of Brunei. Brunei is a country in Southeast Asia.
• Abdul Jalil of Perak (died 1918): He was a Sultan of Perak, another state in Malaysia.
• Mustafa Abdul Jalil (born 1952): He is a Libyan politician. He played a key role in Libya's government.
• Abduljalil Khalil (born 1961): A politician from Bahrain. Bahrain is an island country in the Middle East.
• Shahrizat Abdul Jalil (born 1953): A Malaysian politician. She has served in important government positions.

Writers and Artists

• Amar Jaleel (born 1936): His full name is Qazi Abdul Jaleel. He is a famous Pakistani writer and journalist.
• Fayeq Abdul-Jaleel (1948 – ca. 1991): He was a Kuwaiti poet and playwright. A playwright writes plays for the theater.

Sports Figures

• Abdeljalil El Hajji (born 1969): He is a Moroccan footballer. Football is also known as soccer.
• Abdeljalil Hadda (born 1972): Another Moroccan footballer. He played as a defender.
• Abdul Jeleel Ajagun (born 1993): He is a Nigerian footballer. He plays as a midfielder.

Religious Figures

• Gregorios Abdul Jaleel (died 1681): He was a Syriac Orthodox Bishop of Jerusalem. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader.

Other Uses of the Name

The name Abdul Jalil is also used in other ways.

• Abdul Jaleel (tribe): This is the name of a Palestinian tribe. A tribe is a group of families or communities linked by shared history and culture.
• Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Bridge: This is a bridge in Perak, Malaysia. It is named after one of the Sultans of Perak.

See Also

• Abd al-Jalil