Cemal
Cemal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beauty, grace”.
| Meaning | Beauty, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | جمال |
| Pronunciation | jeh-MAHL |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Cemal
Cemal is the Turkish rendering of the Arabic Jamāl, beauty. The Turkish c is said as j, so the name sounds just like Jamal. It has been a standard Turkish name since Ottoman times and is also found in compounds such as Cemaleddin, beauty of the faith.
Is Cemal a Muslim name?
Yes. Cemal is the Turkish form of Jamal, an Arabic Muslim name meaning beauty.
Is Cemal in the Quran?
The root appears in Yaqub's words 'So patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl, Quran 12:18).
Where is the name Cemal used?
Common in Turkey, and as Džemal in Bosnia.
Gifts with the name Cemal
- Cemal name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cemal mean?
Cemal means 'Beauty, grace'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Cemal a Muslim name?
Yes. Cemal is the Turkish form of Jamal, an Arabic Muslim name meaning beauty.
How do you write Cemal in Arabic?
Cemal is written جمال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Cemal?
Cemal is pronounced jeh-MAHL.
Is Cemal mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in Yaqub's words 'So patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl, Quran 12:18).