Jamil
Jamil 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 Jamil
Jamīl means beautiful or handsome and can describe good character as much as looks. The early Arab love poet Jamīl Buthayna made the name famous in Umayyad times. It is used across the Arab world and beyond, and Cemil is the Turkish form.
Is Jamil a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning handsome or beautiful.
Is Jamil 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 Jamil used?
Found throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Jamil
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Spellings and variants of Jamil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means 'Handsome, beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jamil a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamil is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning handsome or beautiful.
How do you write Jamil in Arabic?
Jamil is written جميل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jamil?
Jamil is pronounced ja-MEEL.
Is Jamil 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).