Jilani

Jilani Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jilani is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jilani: 450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JLN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J04050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY0 L AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/jilani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JLN', 'ALN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jilani in Braille

Here's how to represent Jilani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jilani in braille

How to sign the name Jilani using Sign Language

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.

The name Jilani in sign language

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