Jamal
Jamal is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “beauty, grace, handsome.” It ranked #868 in the United States in 2025. Jamal derives from the Arabic root for beauty, encompassing both physical handsomeness and inner grace.
how do you pronounce Jamal?
jah-MAHL
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what does Jamal mean?
The name Jamal means “beauty, grace, handsome.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Jamal derives from the Arabic root for beauty, encompassing both physical handsomeness and inner grace. In Islamic aesthetics, 'jamal' is one of the divine attributes — God's beauty manifested in creation. The name aspires to beauty of character, action, and appearance in harmonious balance.
where does the name Jamal come from?
Wikipedia confirms Jamal, also spelled Jamaal or Jammal, is an Arabic given name and surname meaning beauty, popular in the Arab and Muslim worlds and among African Americans. It notes the name is typically used as a masculine name but has also been used as a given name for women.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #868 |
| 2020 | #912 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Jamal?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Jamal?
- Jamal Abdel Nasser (President of Egypt, pan-Arab leader)
- Jamal Murray (Canadian-born NBA player)
what names are similar to Jamal?
what names go well with Jamal?
Sibling names that share Jamal's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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