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Kamilah

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Meaning

Perfect

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic كاملة
Urdu کمیلہ
Persian کمیله
Bengali কামিলঃ
Pashto کامله
Capturing elegance and depth, Kamilah stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Perfect', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Malay regions, Kamilah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Kamilah, a Malay rendering, comes from the same Arabic root k-m-l as Kaamil, meaning "perfect."

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Etymology

The Malay spelling of the Arabic kamilah, 'perfect, complete.'

Hadith / Historical Connection

Choosing a name well is treated in the sunna as a duty owed to the child. Abu Dawud records the Prophet saying that on the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names. Names carrying a quality are chosen in that spirit.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Malay-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.