Kamila means “perfect, complete”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Kamila is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Kamila mean?
Literal meaning
Kamila is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “perfect, complete”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Kamila in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Kamila mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Кәмила and Kamila (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “perfect, complete” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Kamila mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Камила and Kamila (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “perfect, complete” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Kamila mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Камилә and Kamila (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “perfect, complete” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Kamila mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Kamila (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “perfect, complete” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Kamila come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Kamila?
Kamila is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, 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.
Kamila across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | КәмилаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “perfect, complete” | Documented[1] |
| Kyrgyz | КамилаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “perfect, complete” | Editorial |
| Tatar | КамиләCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “perfect, complete” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | KamilaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “perfect, complete” | 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 Kamila
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamila[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Камила[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Кәмила[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Kamila | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Камила | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Kamila | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Камилә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Kamila | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Kamila | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Kamila
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 Kamila rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- DilbarGirl“charming, beloved”same language (kazakh, kyrgyz, tatar, bashkir)
- BabekBoy“little father”same language (kazakh)
- UkiBoy“eagle owl”same language (kazakh)
- SerikBoy“partner, associate”same language (kazakh)
- AiguzelGirl“lovely as the moon”same language (tatar)
- BatyrkhanBoy“valiant, brave + khan”same language (kazakh)
- BoltirikBoy“wolf cub”same language (kazakh)
- NurtasBoy“light, brightess + stone”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Kamila
What does the name Kamila mean?
Kamila means “perfect, complete”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Kamila a girl's or a boy's name?
Kamila is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Kamila come from?
Kamila is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Kamila?
Kamila is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, 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 is Kamila spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Камила (Cyrillic), Кәмила (Cyrillic), Камилә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Kamila have?
Kamila has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Kamila recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Камила recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Кәмила (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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