Jamiel
Jamiel 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 Jamiel
Jamiel is a spelling of Jamīl, handsome, used in South Africa, Suriname and the Netherlands, where ie spells the 'ee' sound. A hadith states that God is beautiful and loves beauty, using the same word.
Is Jamiel a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamiel is a Muslim boy's name, a spelling of Jamil, meaning handsome.
Is Jamiel in the Quran?
The root appears in 'so patience is most fitting' (ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
Where is the name Jamiel used?
Used among Cape Malay South Africans and Dutch-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Jamiel
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Spellings and variants of Jamiel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamiel mean?
Jamiel means 'Handsome, beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jamiel a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamiel is a Muslim boy's name, a spelling of Jamil, meaning handsome.
How do you write Jamiel in Arabic?
Jamiel is written جميل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jamiel?
Jamiel is pronounced ja-MEEL.
Is Jamiel mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'so patience is most fitting' (ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).