Gamila
Gamila is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Egyptian form of Jamila origin, meaning “Beautiful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian form of Jamila |
| Written as | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | ga-MEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan |
Meaning and origin of Gamila
Gamila is the Egyptian pronunciation of Jamila, meaning beautiful. Egyptian Arabic says the letter jim as a hard g, which gives this form. Jamila is a name the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself chose, when he renamed a woman called Asiya, meaning disobedient. In Egypt and Sudan Gamila is the everyday version of the name, used by families of every background.
Is Gamila a Muslim name?
Gamila is simply Jamila as Egyptians say it, and its root appears in 'so patience is most fitting (ṣabrun jamīl)' (Quran 12:18).
How popular is Gamila?
Gamila is common in Egypt and Sudan, while other Arab countries use Jamila.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gamila mean?
Gamila means 'Beautiful'. It is of Arabic, Egyptian form of Jamila origin.
Is Gamila a Muslim name?
Gamila is simply Jamila as Egyptians say it, and its root appears in 'so patience is most fitting (ṣabrun jamīl)' (Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Gamila?
Gamila is pronounced ga-MEE-lah.
Is Gamila a boy or girl name?
Gamila is usually a girl name.