Indian name meaning
Jamil
♂ BoyJa·mil · 2 syllables
Beautiful; handsome
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Jameel
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| J | a | m | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Jamil carries the name number 1.
About the name Jamil
Jamil is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Beautiful; handsome.”
Spoken aloud it is Ja·mil — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Jameel; both spellings are the same name. Jamil turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means “Beautiful; handsome.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Jamil a boy or a girl name?
Jamil is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Jamil?
Jamil is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Jamil?
Jamil has 2 syllables and is said as Ja·mil.
What are the other spellings of Jamil?
Jamil is also commonly spelled Jameel. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Jamil?
In the Chaldean system, Jamil has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Jamil a common name in India?
Jamil appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Jamil?
For a sister to Jamil, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Jamila, Jannat, Shahida or Ameera all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Jamil?
Jhilmil, Kamil, Senthil or Dhruvil share Jamil's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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