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Jamala

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Meaning

Beauty

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic جمالة
Urdu جمالہ
Persian جمالا
Bengali জামালা
Pashto جماله

Alternate Spellings

Jamala is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Beauty', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Jamala, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Jamala comes from the same Arabic root j-m-l as Jamal, meaning "beauty."

Reference Profile

Etymology

The feminine form related to Jamal, from the Arabic root ج-م-ل (j-m-l, 'to be beautiful'). Jamala means 'beauty.'

Islamic Significance

Beauty is treated in the Quran as a good in itself and not only as ornament: of the grazing livestock it says there is beauty in them for you when you bring them in and when you send them out (16:6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.