Gilani, Gillani or Geelani (Persian: گیلانی) is a toponymic surname (nisba) linked to the Gilan Province in Iran. It is also used by people indicating association with the founder of the Qadiriyya Sufi order Abdul Qadir Gilani. Some members refer to themselves as Kilani, however they maintain the same lineage. The Zoubi's also share the same lineage as the Gilani and the Kilani, owing to their ancestor Ahmad Ali Al Gilani who was later titled Al-Zoubi. Notable people with the surname (or variants) include:

Gilani
Origin
DerivationGelae (tribe)
MeaningToponymic surname linked to the Gilan Province in Iran
Other names
Variant form(s)Gillani, Geelani, Kilani, Kailani, Al-Zoubi, Jilani

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