Jamil
Jamil 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 | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Jamil
Jamīl is a word for a handsome or beautiful person, and Arabic uses it for fine character as readily as for good looks. Its root is about beauty. Under the Umayyads, a poet known as Jamīl Buthayna, after the woman he loved, sang about her so movingly that his name became legendary. Boys from Morocco to Indonesia carry it today, and Turks spell it Cemil.
Is Jamil a Muslim name?
Muslim families everywhere give Jamil to sons for its beautiful meaning. The Quran uses the word in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How popular is Jamil?
Boys carry it throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Jamil
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Spellings and variants of Jamil
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means 'Handsome, beautiful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jamil a Muslim name?
Muslim families everywhere give Jamil to sons for its beautiful meaning. The Quran uses the word in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Jamil?
Jamil is pronounced ja-MEEL.
Is Jamil a boy or girl name?
Jamil is usually a boy name.