Djamila
Djamila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, graceful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Algerian/French spelling) |
| Arabic spelling | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | jah-MEE-lah |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Djamila
Djamila is the French-era Algerian spelling of Jamīla, meaning beautiful; the 'dj' was used in French to write the Arabic j-sound. According to Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, the Prophet ﷺ changed the name of ʿUmar's daughter ʿĀṣiya to Jamīla. In Algeria the name is strongly linked with Djamila Bouhired, a heroine of the independence war.
Is Djamila a Muslim name?
Yes. Djamila (Jamīla) is an Arabic Muslim name; the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself gave this name to a daughter of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb.
Is Djamila in the Quran?
The root appears in the phrase 'ṣabrun jamīl', beautiful patience (Quran 12:18).
Where is the name Djamila used?
Djamila is the classic Algerian spelling; Jamila is used throughout the Muslim world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Djamila mean?
Djamila means 'Beautiful, graceful'. It comes from Arabic (Algerian/French spelling).
Is Djamila a Muslim name?
Yes. Djamila (Jamīla) is an Arabic Muslim name; the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself gave this name to a daughter of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb.
How do you write Djamila in Arabic?
Djamila is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Djamila?
Djamila is pronounced jah-MEE-lah.
Is Djamila mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the phrase 'ṣabrun jamīl', beautiful patience (Quran 12:18).