Jameela
Jameela is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | ja-MEE-lah |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jameela
Jameela is the feminine of Jamīl and simply means beautiful. This spelling, with double e, is the one most used in Pakistan, India and the Gulf. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is reported in Sahih Muslim to have changed the name of a daughter of ʿUmar from ʿĀṣiya to Jamīla, which made it a favoured name in early Islam.
Is Jameela a Muslim name?
Yes. Jameela is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and the Prophet ﷺ himself chose the name Jamila for a daughter of Umar.
Is Jameela 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 Jameela used?
Used widely in South Asia and the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Jameela
- Jameela name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Jameela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jameela mean?
Jameela means 'Beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jameela a Muslim name?
Yes. Jameela is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and the Prophet ﷺ himself chose the name Jamila for a daughter of Umar.
How do you write Jameela in Arabic?
Jameela is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jameela?
Jameela is pronounced ja-MEE-lah.
Is Jameela 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).