Dzhamilya
Dzhamilya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, graceful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Russian transliteration |
| Arabic spelling | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | jah-MEEL-yah |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dzhamilya
Dzhamilya is the Russian spelling of the Arabic name Jamila, 'beautiful'. Russian writes the j sound as dzh and softens the l, giving Dzhamilya. The name is well known across the former Soviet Muslim world, helped by Chingiz Aitmatov's novella 'Jamilia', set in Kyrgyzstan. It was also the name given by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a woman previously called ʿĀṣiya.
Is Dzhamilya a Muslim name?
Yes. Dzhamilya is Jamila, an Arabic name meaning 'beautiful', written in Russian style. It is used by Muslim families across the Caucasus, Volga region and Central Asia.
Is Dzhamilya in the Quran?
The root j-m-l appears in the Quran, for example in Yaʿqūb's words 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
Where is the name Dzhamilya used?
Used by Tatars, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and Dagestanis, usually written Dzhamilya in Russian documents.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dzhamilya mean?
Dzhamilya means 'Beautiful, graceful'. It comes from Arabic, Russian transliteration.
Is Dzhamilya a Muslim name?
Yes. Dzhamilya is Jamila, an Arabic name meaning 'beautiful', written in Russian style. It is used by Muslim families across the Caucasus, Volga region and Central Asia.
How do you write Dzhamilya in Arabic?
Dzhamilya is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dzhamilya?
Dzhamilya is pronounced jah-MEEL-yah.
Is Dzhamilya mentioned in the Quran?
The root j-m-l appears in the Quran, for example in Yaʿqūb's words 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).