جمال
jamāl
jamal is the English transliteration for the Arabic male given name جمال (jamāl).
جمال is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name جمال is derived from an Arabic root meaning beauty or grace.
How do you pronounce it?
jamāl
Did you know?
- A person named جمال might find that their name is frequently confused in spoken conversation with the word جمل (camel) if the short vowels are not clearly articulated.
- The root of jamāl is shared with the word for 'gathering' or 'collecting' in certain grammatical contexts, linking the idea of beauty to completeness.
- Depending on the dialect, the pronunciation of the 'j' in jamāl can shift from a hard 'j' to a sound closer to 'zh' or 'g'.
Examples in context
- هو محق يا جمال.He's right, Jamal.This sentence is useful for addressing someone named جمال.Tatoeba #5824212 by OsoHombre, translation #5818265 by OsoHombre
- نحن هنا يا جمال.We're here, Jamal.Tatoeba #5819367 by OsoHombre, translation #5817699 by OsoHombre
- هل كان جمال هنا؟Has Jamal been around?This sentence is useful for asking about the presence of someone named جمال.Tatoeba #5824223 by OsoHombre, translation #5823293 by OsoHombre
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Example conversation
Ziad and Nour are looking for their friend in a cafe.
- زياد Ziadأين جمال؟ayna jamal?Where is Jamal?
- نور Nourجمال في الخارج.jamal fil kharij.Jamal is outside.
- زياد Ziadهل اتصل جمال بكِ؟hal ittasala jamal biki?Did Jamal call you?
- نور Nourلا، لم يتصل جمال بي.la, lam yattasil jamal bi.No, Jamal did not call me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
