Jamal
Meaning of Jamal
Jamal is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as juh-MAHL (/dʒuˈmɑl/) in Arabic and juh-MAL (/dʒuˈmɐl/) in English. The name has a variation, Jamaal. In the United States of America, Jamal has been a moderately popular choice for baby boys over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 700 to 1100 in terms of popularity. However, it's worth noting that its popularity has slightly declined in the last few decades. Despite this, Jamal remains a timeless and culturally rich name for parents seeking an Arabic heritage for their child's name.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as juh-MAHL (/dʒuˈmɑl/)
English
- Pronunced as juh-MAL (/dʒuˈmɐl/)
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Notable People Named Jamal
| Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a prominent Saudi journalist and author who was tragically assassinated in 2018. |
| Jamal Murray is a Canadian professional basketball player known as the "Blue Arrow" who plays for the Denver Nuggets and the Canadian national team. |
| Jamal Lee Adams is a standout American football safety known for his successful career with the New York Jets and later the Seattle Seahawks, where he became the highest-paid safety in the NFL. |
| Jamal Musiala is a talented German footballer known for his exceptional dribbling skills, playing for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. |
| Jamal Mashburn Sr. is a former NBA player known as the "Monster Mash" and is now a successful American entrepreneur. |
| Jamal Thomas Boykin is an American former professional basketball player known for his college career at Duke and California, as well as his professional stints in various countries. |
| Jamal Yaseem Igle is a versatile American comic book artist, known for creating the comic book series Molly Danger and his work on popular titles like Supergirl, The Ray, and Firestorm. |
| Jamal Agnew is an American football player known for his impressive skills as a wide receiver and return specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he made NFL history with a 109-yard return off a missed field goal. |
| Jamal Williams is a former NFL nose tackle known for his impressive career with the San Diego Chargers and his standout performances at Oklahoma State University. |
| Air Chief Marshal Jamal Ahmad Khan Afridi is a retired four-star air officer who served as the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force and commanded the United Arab Emirates Air Force. |
| Jamal Sharif Anderson is a former American professional football player known for his career as a running back with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. |
| Jamal Aziz Othman is a Swiss former competitive figure skater, who was the 2009 Swiss national champion and a five-time national silver medalist. |
| Jamal Woolard - Jamal "Gravy" Woolard is an American actor and rapper known for his portrayal of The Notorious B.I.G. in the film Notorious and his supporting role in the Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me. |
| Jamal Jack is a Trinidadian footballer known for his versatility in playing as a centre back or defensive midfielder, and he last played for KFK Kópavogur in the Icelandic fourth division. |
