Gilani refers to the Qadiriyya Sufi order founded by Abdul-Qadir Gilani, a revered 12th-century saint. This 6-letter name is used as a surname or title, reflecting spiritual heritage. Popular in Pakistan, India, and Iraq, it embodies devotion and scholarly tradition.
Gilani Name Meaning
Gilani Name Meaning in English, Urdu, and Arabic
Name
Gilani
Name in Urdu
گیلانی
Meaning in English
Of Gilan (region) / Sufi lineage
Meaning in Urdu
گیلانی – گیلاں سے منسوب
Meaning in Arabic
الجيلاني – نسبة إلى جيلان
Gender
Boy
Origin
Persian/Arabic
Religion
Islam
Name Length
6 letters
Popular Personalities
Abdul-Qadir Gilani (Sufi saint)
Lucky Colors
White, Sky Blue
Lucky Days
Sunday
Lucky Number
7
Similar Names
Qadri, Naqshbandi, Chishti
Famous in Countries
Popular in Pakistan, India, Iraq
Name Numerology
3
Short Name
No
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