Jemal
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jemal
Jemal is a variant of Jamal, an Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "handsomeness," derived from the Arabic root *j-m-l* (ج م ل).
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Etymology
Jemal is a variant of Jamal, an Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "handsomeness," derived from the Arabic root *j-m-l* (ج م ل). It is predominantly used in Muslim cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, with notable historical figures including the Egyptian revolutionary Gamal Abdel Nasser (often spelled Jamal) and the Ethiopian runner Jemal Yimer.
Jemal currently ranks #13,076 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1969.
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