Gilani

Gilani Meaning & Origin

About Gilani
The name "Gilani" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "Gilan," which means "to flow" or "to pour." It is a surname associated with the Gilani tribe, which traces its lineage back to the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib. The name Gilani signifies a connection to this lineage and is often used as a surname by individuals of this tribe or those who claim descent from it.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gilani are female.

Gilani Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY0 L AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/gilani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', 'JLN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gilani in Braille

Here's how to represent Gilani in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gilani in braille

How to Spell the Name Gilani in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gilani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gilani in sign language

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