Kemal
Kemal is a boys' name of Turkish origin meaning “perfection, maturity, completeness.” Kemal means perfection and maturity in Turkish, from the Arabic 'kamal.'
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how do you pronounce Kemal?
keh-MAHL
where does the name Kemal come from?
A Turkish and Bosnian male name of Arabic origin, from Kamal, meaning integrity, perfection and maturity.
It is indelibly associated with Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, making it one of the most iconic and revered names in Turkish culture — a name that carries the weight of national identity and transformation.
the history of Kemal
It is common today in Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina; Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, is its most famous bearer.
who are famous people named Kemal?
- Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (founder of the Republic of Turkey)
- Yasar Kemal (one of Turkey's greatest novelists, author of Memed, My Hawk)
what are the nicknames and variants of Kemal?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Kemal?
what names go well with Kemal?
Sibling names that share Kemal's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Kemal
What does the name Kemal mean?
Kemal means “perfection, maturity, completeness”.
What is the origin of the name Kemal?
Kemal comes from the Turkish naming tradition. Related forms include Kamal.
How popular is the name Kemal?
Kemal has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Kemal a boy or girl name?
Kemal is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Kemal?
Kemal is pronounced keh-MAHL, with 2 syllables.
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