Boy name
Cemil name meaning
“beautiful; pleasing in appearance”
Cemil means “beautiful” or “pleasing in appearance.” It comes from Arabic jamīl through the Ottoman Turkish form Cemîl and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The related feminine name Cemile comes from the feminine form of the same adjective, giving both names a shared connection with beauty.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Cemil mean?
Beautiful; pleasing in appearance
In Turkish: güzel; hoş görünümlü
Cemil is the established personal-name form of an Arabic adjective describing beauty. Its sense can suggest grace and pleasantness as well as visual attractiveness. Cemile derives from the feminine form of the same adjective, while Cemal is a related name expressing the abstract idea of beauty.
How popular is Cemil?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Cemil in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Cemil
It derives from Arabic jamīl, an adjective meaning “beautiful.” It reached modern Turkish through Ottoman Cemîl.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Cemil in the Quran? | As a word · جميل · 12:18The adjective jamīl occurs in the Quran in the expression describing beautiful patience in the story of Joseph. |
| Starts with | C · Ce |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Cemil
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Cemil Asil
Meaning of each name
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
- Asil: noble, well-rooted; of elevated worth
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Saad Cemil
Meaning of each name
- Saad: happiness; good fortune, auspiciousness
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
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Cemil Süheyl
Meaning of each name
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
- Süheyl: Canopus, a bright southern star
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Niyazi Cemil
Meaning of each name
- Niyazi: associated with supplication or prayer
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
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Cemil Taki
Meaning of each name
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
- Taki: God-conscious; guarding against wrongdoing
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Alaeddin Cemil
Meaning of each name
- Alaeddin: exaltation or glory of the faith
- Cemil: beautiful; pleasing in appearance
How to pronounce Cemil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒemil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | جمیل |
| Arabic | جميل |
Is Cemil a boy’s name?
Yes, Cemil is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cemil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Cemîl
Names that sound like Cemil
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Celil♂Majestic, exalted
- Cemii♂
- Cemi♂All
- Cem♂Name of the legendary Iranian king Jam
- Celal♂Majesty
- Cezmi♂Associated with resolve and determination
- Cesim♂Large, strongly built, imposing
- Cefi♂
- Cemali♂Pertaining to beauty
- Cami♂One who gathers or brings together
- Cedi♂Young goat
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Zeynel♂Adornment
Famous people named Cemil
- Cemil Çiçek · b. 1946
- Cemil Turan · b. 1947
- Cemil Bayık · b. 1951
- Cemil Meriç · b. 1916
- Cemil Can Ali Marandi · b. 1998
- Cemil Topuzlu · b. 1868
- Cemil Aksu · b. 1977
- Cemil Gülbaş · b. 1980
- Cemil Usta · b. 1951
- Cemil Cahit Toydemir · b. 1883
- Cemil İpekçi · b. 1948
- Cemil Kavukçu · b. 1951
FAQ about the name Cemil
What is the meaning of Cemil?
Cemil means “beautiful; pleasing in appearance”. It derives from Arabic jamīl, an adjective meaning “beautiful.” It reached modern Turkish through Ottoman Cemîl.
Is Cemil a boy’s name?
Yes, Cemil is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cemil in the Quran?
As a word. The adjective jamīl occurs in the Quran in the expression describing beautiful patience in the story of Joseph. (e.g.: 12:18)
What is the origin of the name Cemil?
Cemil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Cemil have?
Cemil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Cemil?
Cemil appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Cemil?
Other spellings: Cemîl.
What names go well with Cemil?
Some ideas: Cemil Asil; Saad Cemil; Cemil Süheyl.
Famous people named Cemil?
Notable people named Cemil include Cemil Çiçek, Cemil Turan, Cemil Bayık.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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