Jamil

ja-MEEL
Arabic
"beautiful"

Jamil Origin and Meaning

The name Jamil is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "beautiful".

Familiar and handsome, Jamil is a name of Arabic origin. Its literal meaning is "beautiful" and while this can refer to physical beauty, as a Quranic name, it more specifically refers to beautiful behavior, such as patience, kindness, and courteousness.

The name appeared in the latter half of the US Top 1000 from the mid-70s to the early 2000s, while in the UK, it was last in the popularity charts in 2011. The similar Jamal has seen greater popularity worldwide.

# 973 in the US

Jamil Rank in US Top 1000

Popularity of the name Jamil

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