Cemil
Fact sheet
- Name
- Cemil
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Cemil represents the Turkish variant of the Arabic first name Jamil. The name is derived from the Arabic word jamīl (جميل), which means 'beautiful, handsome' and can thus be interpreted as 'the Beautiful' or 'the Handsome'.
What does the name Cemil mean?
Cemil is the Turkish equivalent of the Arabic Jamil. The name originates from the Arabic word jamīl (جميل), which means 'beautiful' or 'handsome', thus having the meaning 'the Beautiful' or 'the Handsome'. In Turkey, the first name Cemil enjoys great popularity and is widely used. The feminine form of the name is Cemile.
Where does the name Cemil come from?
Cemil is a masculine first name with Arabic roots that carries the meaning 'the Beautiful' or 'the Handsome'. The Arabic word jamīl (جميل) combines the meanings of 'beautiful' and 'handsome'. The languages in which this name appears include Turkish.
How do you pronounce Cemil?
The name Cemil has a two-syllable structure that is clearly emphasized. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Dsche-mil' [dʒeˈmiːl]. The name begins with a distinctive affricate sound, and the long I in the second syllable gives the sound brightness and length, while the L gently rounds off the name. Cemil radiates liveliness and warmth - dynamic, friendly, and present.
Popularity
In Germany, Cemil is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most popular masculine first names. Its best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 688th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 150 times, placing it 1,882nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,472nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Cem / CemCem / Cemi / Cemilein / Cemilo / Cemilski / Cemo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Cemil Adican (footballer)
- Cemil Canalioglu (footballer)
- Cemil Cem (illustrator)
- Cemil Gurgen Erlerturk (Turkish footballer)
- Cemil Mengi (Turkish footballer)
- Cemil Öztürk (character from 'Türkisch für Anfänger')
- Cemil Tosun (Austrian football player)
- Cemil Turan (footballer)
- Cemil Usta (football player)
- Cemil Vatansever (footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Cemil
What is the meaning of the name Cemil?
Cemil means 'the Beautiful' or 'the Handsome' and is the Turkish form of the Arabic Jamil, derived from the word jamīl.
Where does the name Cemil come from?
Cemil has Arabic roots and is a masculine first name that is widely used in the Turkish language.
How popular is the name Cemil in Turkey?
Cemil is a very popular and frequently used first name in Turkey.