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Jamila

Jamila is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning “beautiful.” This graceful moniker is derived from the Arabic word jamāl, meaning “beauty,” and is related to the masculine Jamil, which means “handsome.” Choosing the elegant Jamila for baby will provide a lovely reminder of their beauty, inside and out.
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Meaning

Beautiful

Popularity

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Pronunciation

jah-MEE-lah

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Charming
  • Confident

Compatibility

Jamila pairs beautifully with traditional or modern names for siblings. It also makes a lovely middle name choice, adding a touch of sophistication to the full name. Culturally, Jamila blends well with Arabic or other exotic-sounding names, creating a harmonious and stylish combination.

Elegant Graceful Charming Confident

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Jamila Wideman

Jamila Wideman

Athlete

Born: June 24, 1975 · Pleasant Hill, California, USA

Portrait of Jamila Woods

Jamila Woods

Musician

Born: October 6, 1989 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Jamila Gavin

Jamila Gavin

Writer

Born: August 9, 1941 · Mussoorie, India

Portrait of Jamila Massey

Jamila Massey

Actress

Born: January 2, 1934 · Bombay, India

Portrait of Jamila M'Barek

Jamila M'Barek

Artist

Born: August 25, 1965 · Tunis, Tunisia

Portrait of Jamila Raqib

Jamila Raqib

Leader

Born: June 20, 1982 · Kabul, Afghanistan

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Jamila Original form
  • جميلة Arabic
  • Djamila French
  • Джамила Russian
  • Jamillah English variant
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Chinese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • जमीला (Jamila) Hindi
  • ჯამილა (Jamila) Georgian
  • 賈米拉 (Jamila) Chinese
  • 자밀라 (Jamila) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamila

What does Jamila mean?
Beautiful
What is the origin of Jamila?
Jamila has Arabic origins.
Is Jamila popular?
Jamila has been viewed 154 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Jamila?
Similar names include Umi, Owen, Tori, Ishaan, Kate.
How do you pronounce Jamila?
Jamila is pronounced jah-MEE-lah.

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