Jamal

Jamal is a boy name of Arabic origin, meaning Beauty.

What Jamal means

Beauty.

Jamal sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Jamal comes from

Arabic names are built from three-consonant roots, so related names share an audible family resemblance and a related field of meaning. Many describe qualities the parents hope for.

Jamal is recorded as Arabic in origin. Browse other Arabic names.

How popular is Jamal?

Jamal sits outside the top 100 boy names we currently track. For many parents that is the appeal: a name with genuine history behind it that has not been picked up by everyone at once.

The character of Jamal

Jamal spans grace and gentleness and the Arabic tradition, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.

Themes: Grace, Arabic

Names like Jamal

These share Jamal's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Hassan — Handsome; benefactor.
  • Kamal — Perfection.
  • Rana — Beautiful; eye-catching.
  • Samira — Companion in evening talk.
  • Ali — Exalted; noble.
  • Amir — Prince; commander.
  • Anwar — Rays of light.
  • Bashir — Bringer of good news.
  • Bilal — Water; freshness.
  • Habib — Beloved.
  • Hamza — Lion; strong, steadfast.
  • Karim — Generous; noble.

More Arabic names

  • Hassan — Handsome; benefactor.
  • Kamal — Perfection.
  • Hamza — Lion; strong, steadfast.
  • Karim — Generous; noble.
  • Habib — Beloved.
  • Khalil — Friend; companion.
  • Fatima — Captivating; one who abstains.
  • Layla — Night; dark beauty.
  • Farah — Joy; happiness.
  • Leila — Night; dark beauty.