Girl name
Jamilah name meaning
“beautiful, lovely”
Jamilah is a feminine Arabic name meaning beautiful or lovely. It comes from jamīlah, the feminine form of jamīl, meaning beautiful. The relationship between these Arabic forms explains both the meaning and feminine usage of the name, and Djamilah is a spelling variant of Jamilah.
What does Jamilah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Jamilah
From Arabic jamīlah, the feminine form of jamīl, meaning beautiful.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Jamilah in Islam and the Quran
Jamilah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Jamilah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jamilah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jamilah: beautiful, lovely
- Munawarah: illuminated, lit with light
- Humaira: a delicate reddish hue
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Meaning of each word
- Jamilah: beautiful, lovely
- Robiatul: the fourth
- Muniroh: radiant, giving light
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Jamilah Rufaidah
Meaning of each word
- Jamilah: beautiful, lovely
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
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Meaning of each word
- Abidah: woman devoted to worship
- Jamilah: beautiful, lovely
- Dania: near, within reach
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Jamilah Inas
Meaning of each word
- Jamilah: beautiful, lovely
- Inas: familiar companionship that brings comfort
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Meaning of each word
- Jamilah: beautiful, lovely
- Aisha: living; full of life
- Hikmawati: a woman possessing wisdom
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How to pronounce Jamilah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒamilah/ |
| Arabic script | جميلة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦩꦶꦭꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮙᮤᮜᮂ |
Is Jamilah a girl’s name?
Yes, Jamilah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Jamilah ranks #501 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Jamilah
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Jamilah
- Jamilah · b. 1963
- Jamilah
- Jamilah · b. 1992
- Jamilah Abdul Gani · b. 1976
- Jamilah Ahadiyah · b. 1992
- Jamilah Basyir
- Jamilah Kesuma · b. 1966
- Jamilah Siregar · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Jamilah
What is the meaning of Jamilah?
Jamilah means beautiful, lovely. From Arabic jamīlah, the feminine form of jamīl, meaning beautiful.
Is Jamilah a girl’s name?
Yes, Jamilah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jamilah?
Jamilah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Jamilah in the Quran?
Jamilah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Jamilah have?
Jamilah has 3 syllables (Ja-mi-lah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Jamilah?
Jamilah ranks #501 among girl names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jamilah?
Other spellings: Djamilah.
What full names go well with Jamilah?
Some ideas: Jamilah Munawarah Humaira; Jamilah Robiatul Muniroh; Jamilah Rufaidah.
Famous people named Jamilah?
Notable people named Jamilah include Jamilah, Jamilah, Jamilah.
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