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The name Jameela is an Arabic variant of Jamila or Jamilah and is commonly used as a female first name.
What does the name Jameela mean?
Jameela is an Arabic spelling derived from Jamila and Jamilah. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the beautiful', 'the lovely', 'the radiant', and 'the elegant'. It originates from the Arabic term jamīl or jamīlaḧ (جميلة), which is associated with 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'elegant', 'radiant', 'beauty', 'beauty in behavior', and 'kindness'. Other variants include Jamilla, Jameelah, Jamileh, Jamilett, Jamelia, Jamelie, Jimella, Cemile, Djamila, Djamilia, Djemila, Dzemila, Dzhamilja, Gamila, Gamilah, Giamila, Yamila, Yamile, Yamilez, Yamilla, and Xhemile.
Where does the name Jameela come from?
The first name Jameela has Arabic roots and carries meanings such as 'the beautiful' and 'the elegant'.
How do you pronounce Jameela?
Dschameela
Popularity
In Germany, Jameela is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633 on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015 at position 2,766. Over the past ten years, Jameela has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 4,714 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,303.
Nicknames & pet names
Jami / Mila
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jameela Jamil (actress, model, presenter)
- Jameela Malik (Indian actress)
- Jameela Nishat (poet from India)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jameela
What is the origin of the name Jameela?
The first name Jameela has Arabic roots and means something like 'the beautiful' or 'the elegant'.
What does the name Jameela mean?
Jameela is derived from the Arabic words jamīl and jamīlaḧ, which encompass terms like 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'elegant', and 'radiant'.
How popular is the name Jameela?
The popularity of the name Jameela varies by region, but it is particularly common in Arabic countries and among Muslim communities.