Jamia

Meaning of Jamia

Jamia, pronounced juh-MEE-uh, springs from the Arabic word jāmiʿa, “a gathering” or “place of learning,” so it comes pre-loaded with a sense of community and curiosity. In U.S. nurseries she’s been a steady but rare guest since the late 1950s, hovering in the relaxed 700–900 range—uncommon enough to turn heads at roll call, yet easy on the ears. Actress Jamia Simone Nash and writer-activist Jamia Wilson add real-world sparkle, while the built-in nickname “Mia” gives parents a breezy, playground-ready shortcut. Altogether, Jamia feels like an open circle: warm, welcoming, and quietly determined to bring people together—an inspired pick for a daughter who might just turn every room into a little university of ideas.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as juh-MEE-uh (/dʒu:ˌmi:ə/)

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