Kemal
Kemal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Perfection, completeness”.
| Meaning | Perfection, completeness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Kamal |
| Arabic spelling | كمال |
| Pronunciation | keh-MAHL |
| Arabic root | ك م ل (k-m-l) — to be complete, perfect |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kemal
Kemal is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Kamāl, meaning perfection or completeness. Turkish vowel harmony shifts the first a to e. The name is strongly associated with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, and with the Ottoman poet Namık Kemal. It remains common in Turkey and the Balkans.
Is Kemal a Muslim name?
Yes. Kemal is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of the Arabic Kamal, meaning perfection.
Is Kemal in the Quran?
The root appears in 'This day I have perfected (akmaltu) for you your religion' (Quran 5:3).
Where is the name Kemal used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Kosovo and among Turkish communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Kemal
- Kemal name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Kemal baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kemal mean?
Kemal means 'Perfection, completeness'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Kamal.
Is Kemal a Muslim name?
Yes. Kemal is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of the Arabic Kamal, meaning perfection.
How do you write Kemal in Arabic?
Kemal is written كمال in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kemal?
Kemal is pronounced keh-MAHL.
Is Kemal mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'This day I have perfected (akmaltu) for you your religion' (Quran 5:3).