Meaning Jelani means big and powerful. Origin of Jelani African Popular Middle Names Andre, Hannibal, Isidore, Makeen, Patrick, Trayvon Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Jelani jeh-LAH-nee Similar Names Tumusiime Masamba Abdul Musawwir Abdul Qadir Terrell Abhey Bodiccius Lawai’a KalÄkaua Eberto Year by Year Popularity of Jelani