Jamilah
جميلة
/ jah-MEE-lah /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Elegant
Meaning & Etymology
Beautiful or elegant
Beautiful or elegant
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root jamil (جَمِيل) meaning ‘beautiful’ or ‘graceful’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic > Hausa-Gwandara
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, names with Arabic origins are common due to the influence of Islam. Jamilah is a name that reflects the Islamic heritage and the value placed on beauty and grace.
Symbolism
The name symbolises beauty, grace, and elegance, reflecting the positive attributes valued in Hausa and Islamic culture.
Religious reference
The name is derived from the Arabic root Jamil (جَمِيل) meaning 'beautiful'