Type Surname (from location)
Scripts جيلاني(Arabic) گیلانی(Persian, Urdu) ګیلاني(Pashto)
Other Forms FormsGillani, Gelani, Gailani, Jilani, Jailani, Jelani, Al-Gillani, Al-Gilani
Meaning & History
Originally indicated a person from the Gilan province in Iran, or the Gelani tribe mentioned in ancient records.