Jameel
Jameel is a Muslim boy name meaning “Handsome, beautiful”.
| Meaning | Handsome, beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جميل |
| Pronunciation | ja-MEEL |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jameel
Jameel is a popular English spelling of Jamīl, meaning beautiful or handsome. The double e marks the long ī of the Arabic. Muslims also connect it to the hadith 'God is beautiful and loves beauty', recorded by Muslim. It is especially common in Pakistan, India and the Gulf.
Is Jameel a Muslim name?
Yes. Jameel is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning handsome or beautiful.
Is Jameel in the Quran?
The word jamīl appears in the Quran in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
Where is the name Jameel used?
Common in Pakistan, India and the Gulf, and among English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Jameel
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Jameel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jameel mean?
Jameel means 'Handsome, beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jameel a Muslim name?
Yes. Jameel is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning handsome or beautiful.
How do you write Jameel in Arabic?
Jameel is written جميل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jameel?
Jameel is pronounced ja-MEEL.
Is Jameel mentioned in the Quran?
The word jamīl appears in the Quran in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).