Jameel
Jameel is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Handsome, beautiful”.
| Meaning | Handsome, beautiful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جميل |
| Pronunciation | ja-MEEL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Jameel
English speakers often write Jamīl as Jameel, using two e's for the long vowel. Whichever way it is spelled, the name praises a person as good-looking and fine in character. Many Muslims connect it with a saying of the Prophet ﷺ preserved in Sahih Muslim: 'God is beautiful and loves beauty'. Pakistan, India and the Gulf states are where this particular spelling is most at home.
Is Jameel a Muslim name?
Jameel gives a son a name about outward and inner beauty. The Quran uses the word in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How popular is Jameel?
Pakistan, India, the Gulf and English-speaking Muslims are where this spelling dominates.
Gifts with the name Jameel
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Spellings and variants of Jameel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jameel mean?
Jameel means 'Handsome, beautiful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jameel a Muslim name?
Jameel gives a son a name about outward and inner beauty. The Quran uses the word in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Jameel?
Jameel is pronounced ja-MEEL.
Is Jameel a boy or girl name?
Jameel is usually a boy name.