The nameDjamel
Djamel is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty". It has been given in France for several decades.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Djamel comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Jamel or Jamal.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1970s.
Did you know?
- Djamel Debbouze lost the use of his right arm in a train accident in 1990, aged 14.
Famous people named Djamel
- Djamel Debbouze, comedian and actor
Popularity of the name Djamel
Djamel in France
Djamel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,205 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Djamel. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Djamel in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Djamel mean?
Djamel comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".
What is the origin of the name Djamel?
Arabic. It is also spelled Jamel or Jamal.
Is Djamel a girl's or a boy's name?
Djamel is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Djamel?
Djamel Debbouze, comedian and actor.