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JamilaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Beautiful

Pronunciation: jAH-mee-lah

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Name
Jamila
Meaning
Beautiful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
jAH-mee-lah
Lucky Number
5
5
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Jamila mean?

Jamila is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Beautiful". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: jAH-mee-lah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

جمیلا

جمیلا نام ہے جو خوبصورتی، انوثیت اور اندرونی خوبصورتی کا تعبیر کرتا ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

جميلة

جميلة الاسم يرمز إلى الجمال والأنوثة والجمال الداخلي

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

jAH-mee-lah

IPA

/dʒɑːˈmɪlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Jamila is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Beautiful. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

5

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GreenPinkRed

Lucky Stone

Emerald

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A nurturer, a teacher, a healer, a protector, a caretaker

Personality

Personality Traits

KindPeacefulV = VirtuousL = Loyal

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

One of the names of Allah's Prophet's wives, known for her beauty and piety.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

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 naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

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

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Jamila Massey

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Jamila

Jamila is a name that represents inner beauty, femininity, and spiritual beauty

🇵🇰Urdu

جمیلا

جمیلا نام ہے جو خوبصورتی، انوثیت اور اندرونی خوبصورتی کا تعبیر کرتا ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

جميلة

جميلة الاسم يرمز إلى الجمال والأنوثة والجمال الداخلي

🇮🇳Hindi

जमीला

जमीला नाम है जो सुंदरता, महिला और आत्मा की सुंदरता का प्रतिनिधित्व करता है

🇦🇫Pashto

جمېلې

جمېلې نوم ځانګړی ښکلتوب، انګېرېزې او په اندرون کې ښکلتوب لري

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Spelling variations

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Knowledge Graph

Connected entities and semantic relationships

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Religion
IslamMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Quran
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Language
ArabicSemitic language of the Arab world and the Quran
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UrduIndo-Aryan language of Pakistan and parts of India
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Language
EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
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Country
Saudi ArabiaMiddle Eastern country, birthplace of Islam
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EgyptNorth African country with Arabic and ancient Egyptian naming traditions
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Quranic
QuranThe central religious text of Islam
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Culture
Islamic CultureThe cultural traditions of Muslim societies worldwide
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