Gamal
Gamal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beauty, grace”.
| Meaning | Beauty, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian form |
| Arabic spelling | جمال |
| Pronunciation | ga-MAAL |
| Arabic root | ج م ل (j-m-l) — to be beautiful |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Gamal
Gamal is the Egyptian pronunciation of the Arabic name Jamal, meaning beauty. In Cairo and most of Egypt the letter jīm is pronounced as a hard g, which is why Egyptian names are written Gamal, Galal and Ragab. The best-known bearer is Gamal Abdel Nasser, president of Egypt from 1956 to 1970, whose fame made the name very popular in the mid-twentieth century.
Is Gamal a Muslim name?
Yes. Gamal is the Egyptian form of Jamal, a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beauty.
Is Gamal in the Quran?
The word jamāl appears in the Quran about livestock: 'And for you in them is beauty' (Quran 16:6).
Where is the name Gamal used?
Very common in Egypt, especially among men born from the 1950s onward.
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Spellings and variants of Gamal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gamal mean?
Gamal means 'Beauty, grace'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian form.
Is Gamal a Muslim name?
Yes. Gamal is the Egyptian form of Jamal, a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beauty.
How do you write Gamal in Arabic?
Gamal is written جمال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Gamal?
Gamal is pronounced ga-MAAL.
Is Gamal mentioned in the Quran?
The word jamāl appears in the Quran about livestock: 'And for you in them is beauty' (Quran 16:6).