JAMIL
Jamil
Origin: Jamil is an Arabic-derived surname commonly found in the United Kingdom and other countries with Muslim populations. The name "Jamil" translates to "beautiful" or "handsome" in Arabic, and it is often used as a given name as well as a surname.
History: The surname Jamil likely has its roots in the Arab world, where it may have originated as a descriptive name given to individuals who were considered attractive or had other notable qualities associated with beauty. As people with the surname migrated to the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries, they retained the name as a link to their heritage and cultural identity.
Distribution: The surname Jamil is not among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom but is still found in diverse communities, particularly among families with South Asian or Middle Eastern backgrounds. Individuals with the surname may be found across the country, with notable concentrations in areas with significant Muslim populations.
Notable Individuals:
- Tariq Jamil: a renowned Islamic scholar and preacher known for his sermons and teachings.
- Saima Jamil: a respected academic specialising in computer science and engineering.
Variants: Variants of the surname Jamil may exist due to differences in transliteration from Arabic script to English. Some variations include Jamal, Jameel, and Jemil.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 2,340 people named Jamil in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,695th most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Jamil.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Ahmed
- Ashar
- Asif
- Faisal
- Imran
- Khalid
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Salman
- Shahid
- Zahid
Female
- Aisha
- Azra
- Farhat
- Rehana
- Saima
- Shabana
- Shazia
- Tahira
- Uzma
- Yasmin
Similar and related surnames
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