Kamal
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kamal
Kamal derives from the Arabic root word meaning "perfection" or "completeness," with the linguistic base in the Arabic word "kamāl." The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arabic, and South Asian cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim communities and notable bearers including Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser and Palestinian leader Kamal Nasser.
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Etymology
Kamal derives from the Arabic root word meaning "perfection" or "completeness," with the linguistic base in the Arabic word "kamāl." The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arabic, and South Asian cultures, with historical prominence among Muslim communities and notable bearers including Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser and Palestinian leader Kamal Nasser.
Kamal currently ranks #2,907 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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