Kamal
Kamal is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit; also Arabic origin, meaning “Lotus (Sanskrit); perfection (Arabic)”.
| Meaning | Lotus (Sanskrit); perfection (Arabic) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit; also Arabic |
| Written as | कमल / كمال |
| Pronunciation | KUH-mul |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh, Muslim |
| Used in | India, Egypt, Bangladesh, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Kamal
Kamal is two different names that happen to sound alike. In Sanskrit kamala means 'lotus', the flower that rises clean from muddy water and symbolises purity. In Arabic, kamal (with a long second vowel) means 'perfection' or 'completeness'. Bearers include Indian actor Kamal Haasan and Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk carried the Turkish form Kemal. In Punjabi the lotus word is also spoken as Kanwal.
Is Kamal a Hindu name?
For Hindus the lotus is the seat of Lakshmi and Brahma; Sikhs use Kamal as a unisex name with Singh or Kaur; Muslims use the Arabic Kamal for its meaning of perfection.
How popular is Kamal?
Widely used in South Asia and the Arab world, mostly for boys.
Gifts with the name Kamal
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Spellings and variants of Kamal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal means 'Lotus (Sanskrit); perfection (Arabic)'. It is of Sanskrit; also Arabic origin.
Is Kamal a Hindu name?
For Hindus the lotus is the seat of Lakshmi and Brahma; Sikhs use Kamal as a unisex name with Singh or Kaur; Muslims use the Arabic Kamal for its meaning of perfection.
How do you pronounce Kamal?
Kamal is pronounced KUH-mul.
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
Kamal is usually a boy name.