The nameJamal
Jamal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Jamal comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Jamel or Djamel.
History
Jamal appeared in France in the mid 1950s and peaked in the early 1980s.
Popularity of the name Jamal
Jamal in France
Jamal was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 1,265 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Jamal. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Jamal in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 37 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamal mean?
Jamal comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".
What is the origin of the name Jamal?
Arabic. It is also spelled Jamel or Djamel.
Is Jamal a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamal is a boy's name.