Jameel
Meaning of Jameel
The name Jameel is a male given name of Arabic origin, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." It is pronounced as jah-meel (/dʒɑː mi:l/ or /dʒə mi:l/) in English. This name carries with it a sense of elegance and charm, often associated with positive attributes and aesthetics. A notable variation of the name is Jamal, which shares similar roots and meanings.
Jameel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years. While its peak was in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when it ranked as high as 760th in 1978, its usage has generally declined since then. In recent years, it has maintained a modest presence, ranking 3463rd in 2023 with 33 occurrences. Despite not being among the most common names today, Jameel continues to be cherished for its rich cultural heritage and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as jah-meel (/dʒɑː mi:l/)
British English
- Pronunced as jah-meel (/dʒə mi:l/)
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Notable People Named Jameel
| Jameel Marcus Warney is an American professional basketball player known for his college career at Stony Brook University and his current role with the Seoul SK Knights in the Korean Basketball League. |
| Jameel Jaffer is a prominent human rights and civil liberties attorney who serves as the inaugural director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, known for its work defending freedom of speech and the press in the digital age. |
| Jameel Lashawn McClain is a former American football linebacker and current director of player engagement for the Baltimore Ravens, known for his time with both the Ravens and the New York Giants. |
| Jameel Sewell is a former American football quarterback and current quarterbacks coach for the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL), known for his college football career with the Virginia Cavaliers. |
| Jameel Badih Massouh is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed professionally from 2005 to 2011 in organizations such as WEC, Bellator, Pancrase, and King of the Cage. |
| Jameel Antwon Cook Sr. is a former NFL fullback who played nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Houston Texans after being drafted in 2001. |
