Indian name meaning
Jamila
♀ GirlJa·mi·la · 3 syllables
Beautiful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| J | a | m | i | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Jamila carries the name number 2.
About the name Jamila
Jamila is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Beautiful.”
Spoken aloud it is Ja·mi·la — 3 syllables. Jamila turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamila mean?
Jamila means “Beautiful.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Jamila a boy or a girl name?
Jamila is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Jamila?
Jamila is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Jamila?
Jamila has 3 syllables and is said as Ja·mi·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Jamila?
In the Chaldean system, Jamila has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Jamila a common name in India?
Jamila appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Jamila?
For a brother to Jamila, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Jabir, Jalaluddin, Jamal or Ikram all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Jamila?
Nila, Sharmila, Nithila or Urmila share Jamila's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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