Jamilah
Jamilah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, graceful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, graceful |
|---|---|
| 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 Jamilah
Jamilah is the same name as Jamila, written with a final h for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. This spelling is the usual one in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, and is also common among Muslims in the United States. Like Jamila, it recalls the name the Prophet ﷺ chose for a daughter of ʿUmar.
Is Jamilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamilah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful.
Is Jamilah 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 Jamilah used?
Most common in Malaysia and Indonesia, and among Muslims in the US.
Gifts with the name Jamilah
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Spellings and variants of Jamilah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamilah mean?
Jamilah means 'Beautiful, graceful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jamilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamilah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beautiful.
How do you write Jamilah in Arabic?
Jamilah is written جميلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jamilah?
Jamilah is pronounced ja-MEE-lah.
Is Jamilah 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).