The nameDjilali
Djilali is a North African boy's name, mostly given in France from the 1960s to the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It refers to Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, a 12th-century Sufi mystic much venerated in North Africa.
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in Algeria.
History
Found in France since the late 1940s, Djilali was given steadily from the 1960s to the 1980s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Djilali
Djilali in France
Djilali was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 285 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Djilali. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Djilali in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Djilali mean?
It refers to Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, a 12th-century Sufi mystic much venerated in North Africa.
What is the origin of the name Djilali?
Arabic, used mainly in Algeria.
Is Djilali a girl's or a boy's name?
Djilali is a boy's name.