Cemil
Cemil is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Beautiful, handsome”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, handsome |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جميل |
| Pronunciation | jeh-MEEL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Cemil
Cemil is how Turkish writes the Arabic name Jamīl, which describes someone good-looking or beautiful, from the root j-m-l. A well-known hadith uses this very word, teaching that Allah is beautiful and that He loves what is beautiful. The name has a long history in Turkey and the Balkans, where Bosnians write it Džemil, whereas Arab and South Asian families use the form Jamil or Jameel.
Is Cemil a Muslim name?
Cemil is the Turkish form of Jamil; the word appears in 'So patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl, Quran 12:18).
How popular is Cemil?
Used in Turkey and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Cemil
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Cemil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cemil mean?
Cemil means 'Beautiful, handsome'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cemil a Muslim name?
Cemil is the Turkish form of Jamil; the word appears in 'So patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl, Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Cemil?
Cemil is pronounced jeh-MEEL.
Is Cemil a boy or girl name?
Cemil is usually a boy name.