Jamila
جميلةBeautiful
Girl namesMeaning of Jamila
Beautiful
About the name Jamila
Jamila is the feminine form of the Arabic adjective jamīl, “beautiful,” and is also a feminine given name. Beauty can be understood in more than one way; the lexical meaning is not a judgement about a child’s appearance.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ج
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- ja-MEE-la
- Other spellings
- Djamila · Jameela
How to write and say Jamila
- In Arabic
- جميلة
- In Latin letters
- Jamila
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Jamila?
- Its relation to the Arabic adjective jamīl is straightforward.
- Try saying Jamila with the family name in each language you use.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · جميلة ↗Questions about Jamila
What does Jamila mean?
Beautiful
How do you write Jamila in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are جميلة in Arabic and Jamila in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Jamila?
Our recorded alternatives are Djamila · Jameela. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Jamila pronounced?
Our approximate guide is ja-MEE-la. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Is Jamila an adjective or a given name?
Both. It is the feminine form of the Arabic adjective jamīl and is also used as a feminine given name.