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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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Jamila, another year 11 student, said restrictions would be better than banning it altogether, "because saying no to something can have the opposite effect for some people".

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026

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

“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

After the general excused himself to meet some friends in Hayward, Khala Jamila tried to console Soraya.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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