Jamila
Jamila is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beautiful, lovely”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, lovely |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جميلة |
| Pronunciation | ja-MEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Jamila
Simply put, Jamila means a beautiful woman; it is the feminine form of Jamīl. According to Sahih Muslim, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave this name to a daughter of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, replacing her earlier name ʿĀṣiya, which meant 'disobedient'. In the twentieth century, the Algerian freedom fighter Djamila Bouhired became one of its most famous bearers. The name is now found from Morocco to Indonesia.
Is Jamila a Muslim name?
Jamila carries the honour of having been chosen by the Prophet ﷺ for a daughter of Umar. The word jamīl appears in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How popular is Jamila?
Arab, African, South Asian and Southeast Asian families all use it.
Gifts with the name Jamila
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Spellings and variants of Jamila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamila mean?
Jamila means 'Beautiful, lovely'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jamila a Muslim name?
Jamila carries the honour of having been chosen by the Prophet ﷺ for a daughter of Umar. The word jamīl appears in the phrase 'so patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl) (Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Jamila?
Jamila is pronounced ja-MEE-lah.
Is Jamila a boy or girl name?
Jamila is usually a girl name.