Jamil means “handsome”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Jamil is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Jamil mean?
Literal meaning
Jamil is a boy's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “handsome”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Jamil in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Jamil mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Җәмил and Jamil (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “handsome” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Jamil mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Jamil (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “handsome” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Jamil come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- jamal “beauty”, from Arabic (Arabic جمال)
Which languages use the name Jamil?
Jamil is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Jamil across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | ҖәмилCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “handsome” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | JamilLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “handsome” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Jamil
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Җәмил | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Jamil | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Jamil | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Jamil
Other names with jamal
- CamalBoy“beauty”
- CemalBoy“beauty”
- CəmaləddinBoy“beauty of the faith”
- CemalettinBoy“beauty of the faith”
- CəmilBoy“beautiful”
- JamolBoy“beauty”
- JamoliddinBoy“beauty of the faith”
Sibling names for Jamil
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jamil rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CəmilBoy“beautiful”same language (bashkir) · also shares the element jamal
- NasimBoy“breeze”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- KhamidBoy“praiseworthy”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- AiguzelGirl“lovely as the moon”same language (tatar)
- HabibullaBoy“beloved of God”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- EmirBoy“prince, commander; leader or ruler”same language (bashkir)
- MahfuzaGirl“protected, guarded”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- FaizBoy“victorious, winner”same language (tatar, bashkir)
Common questions about Jamil
What does the name Jamil mean?
Jamil means “handsome”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a boy's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Jamil a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamil is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Jamil come from?
Jamil is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jamil?
Jamil is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Jamil have?
Jamil has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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