Jameela
Jameela is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beautiful one”.
| Meaning | Beautiful one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | ja-MEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Jameela
Add the feminine ending to Jamīl and you get Jameela, a straightforward word for a beautiful woman. Pakistani, Indian and Gulf families mostly write it with two e's. The name gained special standing early in Islam: Sahih Muslim reports that the Prophet ﷺ chose it for one of ʿUmar's daughters in place of her old name, ʿĀṣiya, 'disobedient'. Early Muslims took that change to heart and used it often.
Is Jameela a Muslim name?
A name chosen by the Prophet ﷺ himself, Jameela has a special place for Muslim parents. The word jamīl appears in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How popular is Jameela?
South Asian and Gulf families use this spelling widely.
Gifts with the name Jameela
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Spellings and variants of Jameela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jameela mean?
Jameela means 'Beautiful one'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jameela a Muslim name?
A name chosen by the Prophet ﷺ himself, Jameela has a special place for Muslim parents. The word jamīl appears in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Jameela?
Jameela is pronounced ja-MEE-lah.
Is Jameela a boy or girl name?
Jameela is usually a girl name.