The nameJamel
Jamel 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
Jamel comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Djamel or Jamal.
History
Jamel has been given in France since the 1950s and peaked in the early 1980s.
Famous people named Jamel
- Jamel Debbouze, French comedian and actor
Popularity of the name Jamel
Jamel in France
4764thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (175 births)
4,425babies named Jamel in France since 1900
Jamel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,375 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Jamel. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Jamel in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamel mean?
Jamel comes from the Arabic jamal, "beauty".
What is the origin of the name Jamel?
Arabic. It is also spelled Djamel or Jamal.
Is Jamel a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamel is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Jamel?
Jamel Debbouze, French comedian and actor.