Jamila at a glance
- Meaning
- Beautiful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- JA-mi-la
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Jaamila, Jamilah, Jamil, Jamilla, Jaamilah, Jaamil
Lucky details for Jamila
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Jamila is a Arabic name meaning “beautiful”. Parents choose Jamila for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Jamila reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Jamila
What does the name Jamila mean?
Jamila means “beautiful” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Jamila a boy or girl name?
Jamila is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Jamila?
Jamila is pronounced JA-mi-la (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Jamila?
The lucky number for Jamila is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Jamila?
Popular short forms include Jami, Jamy, Jay.
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