Jamil () is an

Arabic Arabic (, , or , ) is a Central Semitic languages, Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns lang ...

given name. It means "handsome" or "beautiful" in Arabic. The Latin spelling variants include Gamil (used mainly in Egypt), Cemil (in Turkish), Djemil or Djamel (mainly in North African countries influenced by French spelling), Djamil, Jameel (mainly among African Americans influenced by English spelling) and

Yamil Yamil is a given name. It is a variant of Jamil Jamil () is an Arabic language, Arabic given name. It means "handsome" or "beautiful" in Arabic. The Latin spelling variants include Gamil (name), Gamil (used mainly in Egypt), Cemil (in Turkish), Djem ...

(Spanish spelling). The feminine equivalent is

Jamila Jamila () is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is the feminine form of the masculine Arabic given name Jamil, which comes from the Arabic word ''jamāl'' (Arabic: جَمَال), meaning beautiful. The name is popular on a global scale, i ...

or Jamilah ( Djamila).

Notable people with the given name Jamil

* Tariq Jamil (born 1953) , Islamic Scholar *

Jamil Abdullah al-Amin Jamil Abdullah al-Amin (born Hubert Gerold Brown; October 4, 1943), is an American Muslim cleric who was the fifth chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the 1960s. Best known as H. Rap Brown, he served as the Black ...

(né Hubert Gerold Brown, born 1943), American

civil rights activist Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of ...

and convicted murderer * Jamil Adam (born 1991), English football player *

Jamil al-Assad Jamil al-Assad (; 1933 – 15 December 2004) was a younger brother of the late Syrian president Hafez al-Assad, and the uncle of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He served in the People's Assembly of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2004 ...

(1932–2004), Syrian politician * Jamil Azzaoui (born 1961), Canadian comedian, radio personality, and musician * Jamil Bachir (1920–1977), Iraqi musician and sibling of

Munir Bashir Munir Bashir (; ; 1930 – September 28, 1997) was an Iraqi-Assyrian oudist. Bashir is considered one of the foremost virtuosos of the Arabic oud, and is widely renowned as one of the most important figures in 20th century Middle Eastern music. ...

Jamil al-Banna Jamil Abdul Latif el-Banna (, Ǧamīl ʿAbdu 'l-Laṭīf al-Bannāʾ), born 28 May 1962, is a Jordanian of Palestinian origin, with refugee status in the United Kingdom, who had been living in north-west London. He was abducted in November 20 ...

(born 1952),

Palestinian-Jordanian Palestinians in Jordan refers mainly to those with Palestinian refugee status currently residing there. Sometimes the definition includes Jordanian citizens with full Palestinian origin. Most Palestinian ancestors came to Jordan as Palestinian ...

refugee formerly held at

Guantanamo Bay detention camp The Guantanamo Bay detention camp, also known as GTMO ( ), GITMO ( ), or simply Guantanamo Bay, is a United States military prison within Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB), on the coast of Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. It was established in 2002 by p ...

* Jamil Canal (born 1946), Brazilian soccer player in the American Soccer League *

Jamil Dehlavi Jamil Dehlavi () (born 1944) is a London-based independent film director and producer of Pakistani-France, French origin. Since he became a filmmaker in the 1970s, his work has been widely screened internationally, notable films including ''Jinna ...

(born 1944), British film/director/producer of Indian descent *

Jamil Demby Jamil Demby (born June 20, 1996) is an American professional football offensive guard. He played college football at Maine. Early life A native of Vineland, New Jersey, Demby attended Vineland High School. Demby is of mixed ethnicity with a Lat ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Jamil Fearrington Jamil James Fearrington (born 20 April 1986) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He has represented Denmark internationally at various youth levels. He's currently the head coach of Brønshøj BK. Football car ...

(born 1986), Danish American football player *

Jamil Ibrahim Hejailan Jamil Ibrahim Al-Hejailan, also known as Jamil Ibrahim Al Hejailan, (; born 1927) is a Saudi diplomat, who served as secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from 1996 to 2002. He was the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Germany, Kuw ...

(born 1927), Saudi diplomat *

Jamil James Jamil J James (born 16 September 1986) is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics program ...

(born 1986), Trinidad and Tobago sprinter *

Jamil Jean-Jacques Jamil Jean-Jacques (born February 10, 1975) is a Haitian footballer ( defender) playing currently for USL First Division side Miami FC. Club career Jean-Jacques started his career at Racing Club Haïtien and only moved abroad to Miami FC at age ...

(born 1975), Haitian soccer player *

Jamil al-Midfai Jamil Al Midfai (Arabic: جميل المدفعي; (1958 – 1890)) was an Iraqi politician. He served as the country's prime minister on five separate occasions. Biography Born in the town of Mosul, Midfai served in the Ottoman army during ...

(1890-1958), Iraqi politician *

Jamil Mahuad Jorge Jamil Mahuad Witt (born 29 July 1949) is an Ecuadorian lawyer, academic and former politician who served the 41st president of Ecuador from 1998 until he was deposed in a coup in 2000. He previously served as the 17th mayor of Quito from ...

(born 1949), former president of Ecuador (1998–2000) *

Jamil Majdalawi Jamil Muhammad Ismail al-Majdalawi (, born 1946) is a leading member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. Born in Simsim, he is one of the PFLP's two representatives on the PL ...

(born 1946), Palestinian politician *

Jamil Mardam Bey Jamil Mardam Bey (; ; 1895–1960), was a Syrian politician. He was born in Damascus to a prominent aristocratic family of Turkish origins. He is a descendant of the Ottoman general, statesman and Grand Vizier Lala Mustafa Pasha and the penulti ...

(1895-1960), Syrian politician *

Jamil Moledina The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is an annual conference for video game developers. The event includes an expo, networking events, and awards shows like the Game Developers Choice Awards and Independent Games Festival, and a variety of tutor ...

, American video game industry event director *

Jamil Naqsh Jamil Naqsh (), (25 December 1939 – 16 May 2019) was a British Pakistani painter who lived a reclusive life in London from 2012 until his death. He briefly studied at National College of Arts but left before obtaining a degree. His work ...

(1939-2019), Pakistani painter *

Jamil Nasser Jamil Nasser (born George Joyner, June 21, 1932 – February 13, 2010)Obituary
at All About Jazz and also cre ...

(1932-2010), American jazz musician *

Jamil Othman Nasser Jamil Othman Nasser () was a Palestinian politician, leader and permanent figure. Early years Born in the city of Jerusalem on January 30, 1945. He spent his early years in the city of Jericho in the Jordan Valley, where he received his elemen ...

(1945-2008), Palestinian politician * Jamil El Reedy (born 1965), Egyptian alpine skier * Jamil Roberts (soccer, born 1986) (born 1986), American soccer player * Jamil Rostami (born 1971), Kurdish-Iranian film director * Jamil Sahid Mohamed (1936-2000), Sierra Leonean businessman of Lebanese descent *

Jamil Sidqi al-Zahawi Jamil Sidqi al-Zahawi (, ; 17 June 1863 – January 1936) was a prominent Iraqi Arabic poetry, poet and philosopher. He is regarded as one of the greatest contemporary poets of the Arab world and was known for his defence of women's rights. Born ...

(1863-1936), Iraqi poet/philosopher * Jamil Smith (born 1975), American journalist * Brigadier-General Jamil Uddin Ahmed (1933-1975), Bangladeshi military officer *

Jamil al-Ulshi Jamil al-Ulshi (17 January 1883 – 25 March 1951) () was a Syrian politician, two-time Prime Minister of Syria, prime minister of Syria and acting head of state (17 January – 25 March 1943) during the League of Nations mandate, French Mandate ...

(1883-1951), Syrian politician and former acting head of state in Syria * Jamil Walker (born 1981), American soccer player * Jamil Walker Smith (born 1982), American actor *

Jamil Wilson Jamil Dashan Wilson (born November 21, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Aguada of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol (LUB). He played college basketball for the University of Oregon and Marquette University. High school ...

(born 1990), American basketball player

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Notable people with the given name Jamil

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