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Jamila

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Meaning

Beautiful

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic جميلة
Urdu جمیلہ
Persian جمیلا
Turkish Cemile
Bengali জমিলা
Pashto جمیله

Alternate Spellings

Jamila is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Jamila is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Jamila comes from the same Arabic root j-m-l as Jamil, meaning "beautiful."

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Etymology

The feminine form of Jamil, from the Arabic root ج-م-ل (j-m-l, 'to be beautiful'). Jamila means 'beautiful.'

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

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