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Jamal

We know that it must be difficult for you not to be in awe of baby’s beauty, so why not pick a name representing that? The Arabic boy’s name Jamal means “handsome,” and it could be a wonderful choice to consider. In recent years, this name has spiked in popularity once again because of the young protagonist in Slumdog Millionaire, Jamal Malik. Other variations of this name include Jamel, Djamel, and Jamil.
Arabic Male
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Meaning

Handsome

Popularity

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Pronunciation

jah-MAHL

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Traits

  • Confident
  • Charming
  • Stylish
  • Respectful

Compatibility

Jamal pairs well with both classic and modern sibling names due to its versatile nature. As a middle name, it adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to the full name. Culturally, Jamal fits seamlessly in Arabic and multicultural families, and stylistically, it complements both traditional and contemporary naming trends.

Confident Charming Stylish Respectful

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Jamal Khashoggi

Jamal Khashoggi

Journalist

Born: October 13, 1958 · Medina, Saudi Arabia

Portrait of Jamal Crawford

Jamal Crawford

Basketball Player

Born: March 20, 1980 · Seattle, Washington, USA

Portrait of Jamal Edwards

Jamal Edwards

Entrepreneur

Born: April 26, 1990 · London, England

Portrait of Jamal Murray

Jamal Murray

Basketball Player

Born: February 23, 1997 · Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Portrait of Jamal Woolard

Jamal Woolard

Actor

Born: July 8, 1975 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Jamal Malik

Jamal Malik

Athlete

Born: June 27, 1975 · Mumbai, India

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Jamal Original form
  • جمال Arabic
  • Джамал Russian
  • 賈邁爾 Chinese (Simplified)
  • ჯამალ Georgian
  • जमाल Hindi
  • 자말 Korean
  • جمال Persian
  • جمال Urdu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jamal

What does Jamal mean?
Handsome
What is the origin of Jamal?
Jamal has Arabic origins.
Is Jamal popular?
Jamal has been viewed 60 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Jamal?
Similar names include Yana, Serenity, Zuriel, Morgan, Merilyn.
How do you pronounce Jamal?
Jamal is pronounced jah-MAHL.

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