DžejnaMuslim girl names
Meaning
Reported interpretation through Džejlana: gazelle
This is a reported naming interpretation, not a confirmed literal derivation. Check the language and spelling when comparing meanings.
- Origin / language
- Bosnian; Turkish-linked name history
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- Balkan names
Language and spelling
The exact Džejna reference calls it a short form of Džejlana. Džejlana is the Bosnian form of Turkish Ceylan, gazelle. This explicit chain provides the connection; the name has not been merged with Džejla merely because the spelling is similar.
Sources
The listed baby-name source reports this interpretation; its linguistic derivation is not confirmed.
Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
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