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Arabic

Jamila

جميلة

Beautiful

Girl names

Meaning of Jamila

Beautiful

Djamila reflects a French transliteration convention for the initial Arabic sound.

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?

  • The recorded meaning is “Beautiful.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
  • Compare جميلة in Arabic with Jamila in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
  • Other recorded spellings include Djamila · Jameela. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
  • Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.

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.