Jamal name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Arabic
Usage: Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Arabic, African, English, Indian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Jamal juh-MAHL
Meaning: Handsome, Being Fair, Beauty, Camel and Elegance
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What does Jamal mean?

Mainly used in Indian, Tamil, Hindi, Finnish, Danish, English, African, Arabic, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Swedish, Norwegian and Sindhi cherished, Jamal aimed at both genders has its origin in Arabic, meaning of Jamal is "Handsome, Being Fair, Beauty, Camel or Elegance".

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How do I pronounce Jamal?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Jamal as juh-MAHL. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., j(a)-mal.

Variants of Jamal

Cemal, Djamal

Names that rhyme with Jamal

How popular is the name Jamal?

Jamal was a popular name in United States. Over 31948 babies have been given the name in 98 years. At its zenith in 1993, 1245 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 233rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 98 years but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names 37 times Jamal used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 2244 babies have been given the name in 23 years.

At its zenith in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Jamal is a common name in France given to over 3157 babies in 65 years.

Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1978, 170 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 239th position.

Jamal is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 1998 when it ranked 324th.

Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 1999 when it ranked 698th. However things change on global perspective, Jamal is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 10000 have the name as well as in Morocco.

Also the baby name is popular in Pakistan, Yemen, Iran, Sudan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Syria, Oman, Jordan, Libya, Afghanistan, Palestine, Somalia, Tunisia, Lebanon, Mozambique, Kuwait, Philippines, Malaysia, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.

As per our findings, over 1130000 babies have been bestowed Jamal around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018766302
2017757308
2016694353
2015739328
2014766305
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Jamal in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands794362520
Finland313518023

What numerology tells about Jamal?

Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. Working harder than required is what you are known for. You can't stand in one place for a long time because it bores you. If letter L is your capstone, it means you are compassionate by nature. What fulfills your soul is your professional success. You have no enemies. Pay more attention to your overall well-being. You have the ability to predict things before they happen thanks to your strong intuition.

Other names similar to Jamal, for would be parents

  •  Rasim - Recent and Rarefied Rasim particulary is used in Arabic and Turkish, meaning of Rasim is "Promised or Architect" is given to boys
  •  Faridah - Atypical and Modern girl name Faridah is used in Sindhi and Arabic, meaning of Faridah is "Unique, Precious Pearl or Gem or Pride" came from Arabic
  •  Asaf - Rare boy name Asaf is originated from Hebrew, meaning of Asaf is "Gathers" is used commonly in Arabic and Finnish
  •  Nishat - Meaning of Nishat is Sincere or Liveliness is largely used in Bengali, Marathi and Tamil is used as a gender insensitive name
  •  Taban - Taban's meaning is Glittering, Shining or Splendid used for both genders that originated from African is used predominantly in Arabic and Sindhi
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Famous people named Jamal

  • Jamal al-Fadl, Sudanese militant and former associate of Osama bin Laden
  • Jamal Nasser, Afghan soldier
  • Jamal Udeen Al-Harith,
  • Jamal ad-Din I, governor of the Sultanate of Ifat
  • Jamal ad-Din II, Sultan of the Adal Sultanate
  • Jamal Jumá, Iraqi poet and writer
  • Jamal Mohammed Ibrahim, foreign ministry spokesman for Sudan
  • Jamal Al-Gashey, member of the Black September offshoot of the Palestine Liberation Organization and is the last surviving member of the group of eight Black September members
  • Jamal Abu Samhadana, founder and leader of the Popular Resistance Committees
  • Jamal Mirsadeghi, Iranian writer
  • Jamal Abdul Karim al-Dabban, moderate Sunni cleric in the city of Tikrit, Iraq
  • Jamal Karimi-Rad, Minister of Justice of the Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Jamal Al Sharif,
  • Jamal Al-Saffar, Saudi Arabian sprinter
  • Jamal Tirawi, Palestinian lawmaker
  • Jamal Nazrul Islam, Bangladeshi mathematical physicist and cosmologist
  • Jamal Lewis, former American football running back
  • Jamal of Hunza, last Mir of the former princely state of Hunza
  • Jamal Mashburn, retired American professional basketball player
  • Jamal Ahmad Mohammad Al Badawi, Yemeni
  • Jamal Sutton, American soccer forward
  • Jamal Badawi, Egyptian-born Muslim Canadian former professor in the Sobey School of Business
  • Jamal Anderson, former American football running back of the National Football League
  • Jamal Alioui, French-born Moroccan footballer
  • Jamal Strong, Major League Baseball outfielder
  • Jamal Crawford, American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association
  • Jamal Reynolds, defensive end
  • Jamal Shah, Pakistani actor, director, painter,social worker
  • Jamal Sampson, American former professional basketball player
  • Jamal Igle, American comic book artist, editor, art director
  • Jamal Nebez, Kurdish linguist, mathematician and writer
  • Jamal Williams, former American football nose tackle
  • Jamal al-Atassi, Syrian Arab nationalist, politician and author
  • Jamal Zougam, was one of six men implicated
  • Jamal Mayers, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman
  • Jamal Campbell-Ryce, professional footballer
  • Jamal Abdillah, Malaysian pop singer and actor with a "bad boy" image
  • Jamal, American rapper and music producer
  • Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabian dissident, author
  • Jamal Sellami, retired Moroccan football player and current coach
  • Jamal Fakir, rugby league footballer
  • Jamal Robertson, former Canadian football running back and kick returner
  • Jamal Easter, Welsh footballer
  • Jamal Othman, Swiss figure skater
  • Jamal Duff, American actor and former American football player
  • Jamal Jones, former American football wide receiver
  • Jamal Rayyan, Palestinian news television anchorman with Al Jazeera Television Network
  • Jamal Brooks, former American football linebacker
  • Jamal Nabi Al-Balushi, Omani footballer who plays for Muscat Club
  • Jamal Suliman, prominent Syrian-born producer
  • Jamal al Barzinji, Iraqi-American businessman

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