Gilani, Gillani or Geelani 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:
People with the name
Sayyed
Abdul-Qadir Gilani (1077–1166), 12th century Muslim Saint, Scholar and Author of books on spirituality
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