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Jamila

American  
[jah-mee-luh] / dʒɑˈmi lə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Swahili word meaning “beautiful.”


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Yet she’s on a major label and doesn’t have ready access to the indie audience that has made artists such as Jamila Woods and Dawn Richard cult favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

Jamila Zadran, 32, of East Ham, has charged with assaulting an emergency worker, while Luke Jacobs, 22, of West Hampstead, has been charged with obstructing a police officer and criminal damage.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2025

“When selecting a gift, always consider the professional relationship and avoid anything too personal,” said etiquette expert Jamila Musayeva.

From Salon Dec. 9, 2024

“Today means I can breathe a little bit easier,” Buckner’s mother, S. Jamila Buckner, said on the courthouse steps, according to the station.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2024

I hope that you will come to see your Khala Jamila and me as a second set of parents, and I pray for your and our lovely Soraya jan’s happiness.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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