Cemal
Cemal is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Beauty, grace”.
| Meaning | Beauty, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جمال |
| Pronunciation | jeh-MAHL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Cemal
Cemal is the Turkish version of the Arabic Jamāl, beauty, from the root j-m-l, to be beautiful. Since the Turkish c is pronounced j, Cemal sounds exactly like Jamal. It has been a standard name in Turkey since Ottoman times and also features in longer names such as Cemaleddin, meaning the beauty of the faith. In Bosnia it is written Džemal, and Djamel is another regional spelling.
Is Cemal a Muslim name?
Cemal is the Turkish form of Jamal, and its root appears in Yaqub's words 'So patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl, Quran 12:18).
How popular is Cemal?
Common in Turkey and, as Džemal, in Bosnia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cemal mean?
Cemal means 'Beauty, grace'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cemal a Muslim name?
Cemal is the Turkish form of Jamal, and its root appears in Yaqub's words 'So patience is most fitting' (fa-ṣabrun jamīl, Quran 12:18).
How do you pronounce Cemal?
Cemal is pronounced jeh-MAHL.
Is Cemal a boy or girl name?
Cemal is usually a boy name.