What does the name Jamal mean?

The name Jamal means "Beautiful or handsome".

What is the origin of the name Jamal?

Jamal is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 175 babies were named Jamal in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Jamal is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 175 ↘

All-Time Total: 33,063

Peak Year: 1993

Jamal is an Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "handsome." It is derived from the Arabic root word "jamala," which means "to be beautiful."

Boy names closely related to Jamal

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Girl names closely related to Jamal

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Names with similar meaning to Jamal

Jaheem Jaheim Jahiem Jamaal Jamar Jamel Jamil Jamila

Births per year in the United States

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