Cemile
Cemile is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Beautiful woman”.
| Meaning | Beautiful woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | jeh-mee-LEH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Cemile
Cemile is the Turkish feminine name corresponding to the Arabic Jamīla, meaning beautiful, from the root j-m-l. According to reports, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave the name Jamīla to a woman who had been called ʿĀṣiya, meaning disobedient, and this story made the name especially cherished. In Turkey and the Balkans it is a traditional choice, frequently given to honour a grandmother.
Is Cemile a Muslim name?
Cemile is the Turkish form of Jamila, meaning beautiful, a name made dear to Muslims by the Prophet's ﷺ choice of it for a woman he renamed.
How popular is Cemile?
Traditional in Turkey and the Balkans, while Jamila is the usual form elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cemile mean?
Cemile means 'Beautiful woman'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cemile a Muslim name?
Cemile is the Turkish form of Jamila, meaning beautiful, a name made dear to Muslims by the Prophet's ﷺ choice of it for a woman he renamed.
How do you pronounce Cemile?
Cemile is pronounced jeh-mee-LEH.
Is Cemile a boy or girl name?
Cemile is usually a girl name.