Jamila
Jamila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, lovely”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, lovely |
|---|---|
| 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 Jamila
Jamīla is the feminine of Jamīl, meaning beautiful. Sahih Muslim reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ renamed a daughter of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, changing ʿĀṣiya ('disobedient') to Jamīla. The Algerian independence heroine Djamila Bouhired is a famous modern bearer, and the name is used from Morocco to Indonesia.
Is Jamila a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamila is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and it was the name the Prophet ﷺ gave to a daughter of Umar.
Is Jamila 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 Jamila used?
Used across the Arab world, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Gifts with the name Jamila
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Spellings and variants of Jamila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamila mean?
Jamila means 'Beautiful, lovely'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jamila a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamila is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, and it was the name the Prophet ﷺ gave to a daughter of Umar.
How do you write Jamila in Arabic?
Jamila is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jamila?
Jamila is pronounced ja-MEE-lah.
Is Jamila 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).