At a Glance
- Meaning
- Granted or blessed [by God] (from Swahili kujalia, 'to grant/bestow, ' an Arabic-derived root)
- Origin
- Swahili
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- jah-LEE-uh
Jalia is a Swahili girl's name meaning “granted or blessed [by God] (from Swahili kujalia, 'to grant/bestow, ' an Arabic-derived root)”. It appears in our list of 175+ Black Baby Girl Names With Powerful Heritage and Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Jalia
Meaning: Granted or blessed [by God] (from Swahili kujalia, 'to grant/bestow, ' an Arabic-derived root).
Origin: Swahili.
How to Pronounce Jalia
jah-LEE-uhIPA /dʒɑːˈliːə/
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Jamila · Imani · Kamaria · Latifa · Makena · Habiba
