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Jamila

Pronunciation: jah-MIL-ə, jah-MEE-lə (key)
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Origin of the name Jamila:

Derived from the Arabic jamīl (beautiful, graceful), which is from jamula (to be beautiful).

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Ahveetsoor Aleem Ameera Amiya Anwah Ashon Ayana Aysha Jalen Jamella Javaun Jaylen Joanleris Jomo Judlynn Khadeem Maya Miriam Myriam Nazia Sammy Shareeta Townes Zahra Zena
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I love this name bc it's mine…my dad spelled it a little freaky bc he is a horrible speller but I do love the name!!! Jamilas seem to br calm cool and collected…never fill of drama…my dad spelled my name Jamella!!!

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Mila, Mo, Mila Mo!!! Even co workers have called Jam!!! That's yucky!!! Jamie, Mia, Jay, Jayla

Meanings and history of the name Jamila: | Edit

An Arabic and African name...also a Muslim name. The name derives from the name Jamula which means "to be beautiful"…Jamila means "beautiful"

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There is a UK singer name Jamila and also a famous LA DJ named Jamila.

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There is an Indian hair dye that is called Jamila.

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