Jamilah
جميلة
/ jah-MEE-lah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Beauty
Meaning & Etymology
beautiful or elegant
beautiful or elegant
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root jamil (beautiful).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > A
Cultural context
Common in Hausa Muslim communities, reflecting Islamic influence.
Symbolism
Represents beauty and grace in character and appearance.
Religious reference
Quranic – derived from Jamil (beautiful)
Related names
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