Kamal
Kamal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Perfection, excellence”.
| Meaning | Perfection, excellence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | كمال |
| Pronunciation | ka-MAHL |
| Arabic root | ك م ل (k-m-l) — to be complete, perfect |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kamal
Kamal is the Arabic noun for perfection or completeness. It has long been used as a given name and as part of honorifics such as Kamāl al-Dīn. In Turkey it takes the form Kemal, made famous by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, while in Egypt and the Maghreb it is often written Kamel. It is popular across the Arab world, Iran, South Asia and Bangladesh.
Is Kamal a Muslim name?
Yes. Kamal is a well-established Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning perfection.
Is Kamal in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'This day I have perfected for you your religion' (Quran 5:3).
Where is the name Kamal used?
Common throughout the Arab world, Turkey (as Kemal), Iran, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal means 'Perfection, excellence'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Kamal a Muslim name?
Yes. Kamal is a well-established Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning perfection.
How do you write Kamal in Arabic?
Kamal is written كمال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kamal?
Kamal is pronounced ka-MAHL.
Is Kamal mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'This day I have perfected for you your religion' (Quran 5:3).