Boy name

Jamal name meaning

“beauty, loveliness of appearance”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/dʒamal/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #603

Jamal is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘loveliness of appearance’. It derives from the Arabic word jamāl, meaning ‘beauty’. Djamal is a spelling variant of Jamal, connecting the two written forms with the same Arabic source word and its meaning of beauty.

What does Jamal mean?

Beauty, loveliness of appearance

In Indonesian: keelokan, keindahan rupa

#Beauty

Origin and cultural usage of Jamal

From Arabic jamāl, meaning ‘beauty’.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	J · Ja

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Jamal in Islam and the Quran

Jamal does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (جمال) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 6.

QS An-Nahl [16]: 6

This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.

Name combinations with Jamal

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jamal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Jamal as a first name

Jamal Arsya

Interpretation
An image of loveliness adorning a throne with captivating beauty.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Arsya: throne
Jamal Syukron Nadhif

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty accompanied by cleanliness and expressions of gratitude.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
Jamal Alif

Interpretation
An image of beauty alongside the first letter of the Arabic alphabet.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
Jamal Wahidi Fitrianto

Interpretation
An image of natural physical beauty connected with the one.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Wahidi: associated with the one
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
Jamal Raihan

Interpretation
An image of physical beauty mingling with the fragrance of aromatic plants.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
Jamal Aufa

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty accompanied by loyalty and faithfully kept promises.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
Jamal Muammar Fadillah

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty, a long life, and excellence in virtue.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
Jamal Rafif

Interpretation
An image of physical beauty shimmering with softly trembling movement.
Meaning of each word
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter

Jamal as a middle name

Alwan Jamal Reza

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty accompanied by elevated standing and contentment.
Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Reza: contentment, willing acceptance
Sadik Jamal Adila

Interpretation
A wish for a beautiful person who is honest and fair.
Meaning of each word
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Adila: just, impartial
Habib Jamal Bachir

Interpretation
A wish for a beautiful, beloved person who brings joyful news.
Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
Fauzul Jamal Zaidan

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty alongside success that grows in abundance.
Meaning of each word
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
Fawwaz Jamal Havid

Interpretation
A wish for a beautiful guardian who often succeeds in achieving victory.
Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Havid: guardian; preserver
Ridho Jamal Azmi

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty accompanied by firm resolve and willing acceptance.
Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
- Azmi: firm resolve

Jamal as a last name

Hisyam Jamal

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty to always go hand in hand with generosity.
Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
Zaid Jamal

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty to keep increasing throughout life.
Meaning of each word
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
Ulum Fawwaz Jamal

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty accompanied by varied knowledge and repeated success.
Meaning of each word
- Ulum: sciences, branches of knowledge
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
Aufa Jamal

Interpretation
A wish for a faithful, beautiful person who keeps promises.
Meaning of each word
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
Rezha Jamal

Interpretation
A wish for physical beauty mingling with willingness and contentment.
Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance
Hafiz Jamal

Interpretation
A wish for a guardian possessing loveliness and physical beauty.
Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Jamal: beauty, loveliness of appearance

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How to pronounce Jamal

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/dʒamal/
Arabic script	جمال
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦗꦩꦭ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮏᮙᮜ᮪

Is Jamal a boy’s name?

Yes, Jamal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 97%Girls 3% ♀

Jamal ranks #603 among boy names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Djamal

Names that sound like Jamal

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Jamal

Jamal Mirdad · b. 1960
Jamal D. Rahman · b. 1967
Jamal Hibatullah · b. 1997
Jamal Abdillah
Jamal Bulat · b. 1960
Jamal Jamaluddin · b. 1977
Abd Jamal
Jamal · b. 1989
Jamal · b. 2001
Jamal Abdul Aziz · b. 1973
Jamal Abdullah · b. 1964
Jamal Lulail Yunus · b. 1970

FAQ about the name Jamal

What is the meaning of Jamal?

Jamal means beauty, loveliness of appearance. From Arabic jamāl, meaning ‘beauty’.

Is Jamal a boy’s name?

Yes, Jamal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 97% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Jamal?

Jamal is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Jamal in the Quran?

Jamal does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (جمال) does, for example in QS An-Nahl [16]: 6.

How many syllables does Jamal have?

Jamal has 2 syllables (Ja-mal) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Jamal?

Jamal ranks #603 among boy names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Jamal?

Other spellings: Djamal.

What full names go well with Jamal?

Some ideas: Jamal Arsya; Alwan Jamal Reza; Hisyam Jamal.

Famous people named Jamal?

Notable people named Jamal include Jamal Mirdad, Jamal D. Rahman, Jamal Hibatullah.

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