Xhemile is the Albanian feminine given name borrowed from Jamila, the Arabic feminine form of Jamil, which derives from the Arabic root jamala meaning "to be beautiful." Thus, Xhemile carries the core meaning of "beautiful."In linguistic terms, Xhemile reflects the adaptation of Arabic names into Albanian, often via Turkish influence during the Ottoman period. The name is commonly used in Albanian-speaking communities, primarily in Albania, Kosovo, and the Albanian diaspora. Its masculine counterpart is Xhemil.Notably, the name Jamila—from which Xhemile derives—has historical significance: Jamila bint Thabit was a wife of Caliph Umar (ruled 634–644), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The name's popularity across Islamic cultures is evidenced by variants in numerous languages, such as Jameela (Arabic), Jamila (Urdu), Jamilah (Malay), Jamillah (Arabic), Jameela, Gamila (Egyptian Arabic), and Djamila (Maghrebi Arabic).Though less common, Xhemile retains the same eloquent quality as its cognates, embodying a cross-cultural appreciation of beauty expressed through naming traditions.Meaning: beautifulOrigin: Arabic root jamala (to be beautiful)Type: feminine given nameUsage regions: Albanian-speaking countries (Albania, Kosovo)