About Jilani
The surname Jilani is of Arabic origin and is derived from the name of the famous Islamic saint, Abdul Qadir Jilani. The name Jilani means "from Jilan," which refers to a region in present-day Iran. It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from or association with Abdul Qadir Jilani, who was a prominent figure in Sufism and is revered as a spiritual leader. The surname Jilani is commonly found among Muslim communities, particularly those with a connection to Sufi traditions.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jilani based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Jilani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jilani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.