Dzejla

Dzejla is a female first name that serves as a short form of Dzejlana. The latter is a Bosnian variant of the Turkish name Ceylan and means 'the gazelle.'

What does the name Dzejla mean?

Dzejla is a short form of Dzejlana, a Bosnian derivation of the Turkish name Ceylan. Its meaning is 'the gazelle.' The origin of the name leads back to the Turkish word ceylan and the Old Turkic term *yegren, both of which refer to 'antelope' and 'gazelle.' The male counterpart is Dzejlan.

Where does the name Dzejla come from?

Dzejla has its roots in Old Turkic, where it appears as a female first name meaning 'the gazelle.' The etymology can be traced back to ceylan and *yegren, which stand for antelope and gazelle in Turkish and Old Turkic. The name is common in the Bosnian language.

How do you pronounce Dzejla?

The pronunciation of Dzejla is distinctive and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Djay-la' [ˈdʒeɪ̯la] and begins with a voiced, affricative sound. The diphthong adds dynamism to the sound, while the open ending '-la' provides a sense of spaciousness. Dzejla thus conveys a modern and confident impression – dynamic, clear, and sonically appealing.

Popularity

In Germany, Dzejla enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,358 among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2017, when it reached 1,342. Over the last ten years, the name has been given around 150 times, leading to a rank of 1,952 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Dzejla ranks 2,248. The popularity of the name varies worldwide.

Nicknames & pet names

Dzejlana / Dzejli / Dzeki

Similar first names

Famous people

• Dzejla Ramovic (singer)