Jaamilah
Jaamilah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, graceful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| 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 Jaamilah
Jaamilah is a spelling of Jamīla, 'beautiful', with the long vowel placed on the first syllable in some English transliterations. The Prophet ﷺ is reported to have renamed a woman called ʿĀṣiya ('disobedient') as Jamīla. The name is also carried by the Algerian independence fighter Djamila Bouhired.
Is Jaamilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jaamilah is a spelling of Jamila, a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful.
Is Jaamilah in the Quran?
The root appears in 'So be patient with a beautiful patience (ṣabran jamīlā)' (Quran 70:5).
Where is the name Jaamilah used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Djamila in the Maghreb, Cemile in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Jaamilah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaamilah mean?
Jaamilah means 'Beautiful, graceful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jaamilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jaamilah is a spelling of Jamila, a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful.
How do you write Jaamilah in Arabic?
Jaamilah is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jaamilah?
Jaamilah is pronounced jah-MEE-lah.
Is Jaamilah mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'So be patient with a beautiful patience (ṣabran jamīlā)' (Quran 70:5).