Jamal
/xamal/from spelling rules
Jamal is the Spanish form of the male given name Jamal.
Jamal is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xamal/
Did you know?
- While Jamal is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'beauty', its presence in Spanish reflects the historical influence of Al-Andalus and the continuing growth of Muslim communities in Spain.
- A Spanish speaker might use the diminutive suffix -ito to create Jamalito to show affection or to refer to a child named Jamal.
- Spanish naming customs often involve two surnames, meaning a person named Jamal in Spain would typically have a much longer full name than in English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando a Jamal.I'm looking for Jamal.This example shows how to use Jamal when expressing that you are looking for someone.Tatoeba #12974454 by Alejandr0, translation #5828302 by OsoHombre
- Jamal es un empleado excepcional con habilidades destacadas.Jamal is an exceptional employee with outstanding skills.
- Jamal es un buen amigo.Jamal is a good friend.
- ¿Has visto a Jamal hoy?Have you seen Jamal today?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking at a cafe.
- LucíaJavier, ¿sabes dónde está Jamal?Javier, do you know where Jamal is?
- JavierCreo que Jamal llegó tarde.I think Jamal arrived late.
- LucíaEspero que Jamal nos encuentre pronto.I hope Jamal finds us soon.
- JavierSeguro que Jamal vendrá en un momento.I am sure Jamal will come in a moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
