Name meaning
Jamila
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəliIn the Quran
Beautiful, delicate, pleasant-looking.
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Name meaning and origin
Jamila is the feminine form of the Arabic word "jamīl" (beautiful). Its meaning is "a beautiful, attractive woman".
The name's root also appears in the Quran: "fa-sabran jamilan" (Yusuf, 12:18): "show beautiful patience". For this reason Jamila is considered blessed both in meaning and in harmony.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Camille
- Pronunciation
- dʒæˈmi.le
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Jamila?
Jamila means "beautiful, graceful woman".Does Jamila appear in the Quran?
The root of the name appears in Surah Yusuf (12:18) in the phrase "sabran jamilan".