Jaamilah
Jaamilah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beautiful, graceful”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | jah-MEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Jaamilah
Jaamilah is a spelling of Jamīla, meaning beautiful. Some English transliterations place the long vowel on the first syllable, which produces this form. A well-known tradition says the Prophet ﷺ gave the name Jamīla to a woman who had been called ʿĀṣiya, meaning 'disobedient', replacing a harsh name with a lovely one. Among modern bearers is Djamila Bouhired, a heroine of Algeria's independence struggle.
Is Jaamilah a Muslim name?
Islam encourages beautiful names, and this one simply means beautiful. Its root appears in 'So be patient with a beautiful patience (ṣabran jamīlā)' (Quran 70:5).
How popular is Jaamilah?
Girls across the Muslim world carry it, as Djamila in the Maghreb and Cemile in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Jaamilah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaamilah mean?
Jaamilah means 'Beautiful, graceful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jaamilah a Muslim name?
Islam encourages beautiful names, and this one simply means beautiful. Its root appears in 'So be patient with a beautiful patience (ṣabran jamīlā)' (Quran 70:5).
How do you pronounce Jaamilah?
Jaamilah is pronounced jah-MEE-lah.
Is Jaamilah a boy or girl name?
Jaamilah is usually a girl name.