Meaning & Origin
A beautiful name given to a girl who is blessed with beauty, both inside and out.
Spiritual meaning
One of the names of Allah's Prophet's wives, known for her beauty and piety.
Language details
Jamila
Jamila is a name that represents inner beauty, femininity, and spiritual beauty
جمیلا
جمیلا نام ہے جو خوبصورتی، انوثیت اور اندرونی خوبصورتی کا تعبیر کرتا ہے
جميلة
جميلة الاسم يرمز إلى الجمال والأنوثة والجمال الداخلي
जमीला
जमीला नाम है जो सुंदरता, महिला और आत्मा की सुंदरता का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है
جمېلې
جمېلې نوم ځانګړی ښکلتوب، انګېرېزې او په اندرون کې ښکلتوب لري
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
jAH-mee-lah
/dʒɑːˈmɪlə/
Lucky number
5
Lucky day
Friday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Emerald
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Jamila in Arabic originates from the root word "jamil," meaning beauty. In various Muslim societies and cultures, the name Jamila is given to newborn girls as a well-wishing declaration of hope for their future beauty. It conveys the high value Muslims place on a person's physical and moral beauty and constitutes a strong cultural bond between the parent and the child.
The name Jamila also carries profound spiritual significance, admonishing the bearer to strive towards inner beauty. It is a reminder to cultivate virtues and refine character. In the Quran, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is described as having a most beautiful character and manners, which Jamila can emulate. By living up to this exalted name and personifying its meaning, the individual delves deeper into understanding and practicing the timeless Islamic principles.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Historical records show that Jamila bint Harith was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and is mentioned in the hadiths. The name Jamila carried significant weight in that era.
7th century
Notable people with this name
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