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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beauty
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- juh-MAHL
Jamal is a boy's name of Arabic origin, pronounced juh-MAHL. Its root, جمال, is a noun that literally means 'beauty' — you may see the name glossed online as 'handsome,' but that's a loose translation rather than the literal meaning. If you're drawn to global, minimalist name styles, Jamal fits both categories.
Meaning & Origin of Jamal
Meaning: Beauty.
Origin: Arabic.
A common claim: Widely said to mean 'handsome.' Actually: Not quite — the Arabic root جمال literally means 'beauty' (a noun); 'handsome' is a loose English rendering.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jamal
juh-MAHLIPA /dʒəˈmɑːl/
Popularity of Jamal
Jamal peaked at #233 in 1993, when 1,246 baby boys were given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #1183, with just 175 boys named Jamal that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Jamal mean?
Beauty. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jamal?
Jamal is pronounced juh-MAHL (IPA: /dʒəˈmɑːl/).
Is Jamal a popular name right now?
Jamal peaked at #233 in 1993 and is ranked #1183 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1946–2024.)
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