Kamil
Meaning of Kamil
The name Kamil is a unisex name with rich cultural origins and associations. It has roots in both Polish and Arabic languages, making it a versatile choice for parents seeking a name with international appeal. In Polish, Kamil is pronounced as "KAH-meel" (/kaˈmil/), while in Arabic, it is pronounced as "kah-MEEL" (/kaːˈmiːl/). The name means "perfect" or "complete," reflecting qualities of wholeness and excellence. Variations of the name include Camilla and Camille, which are also popular choices around the world. In the United States, Kamil has been steadily used over the years, with occurrences ranging from 14 to 82 newborns annually since 1975. Its ranking has varied but maintains a presence in the thousands, showcasing its unique yet enduring appeal. Whether you're drawn to its elegant sound or meaningful origin, Kamil offers a timeless option for any child.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as KAH-meel (/kaˈmil/)
Arabic
- Pronunced as kah-MEEL (/kaːˈmiːl/)
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Notable People Named Kamil
| Kamil Wiktor Stoch is a highly successful Polish ski jumper with numerous World Cup titles, Olympic gold medals, and other tournament wins to his name. |
| Kamil Eltayeb Idris is a Sudanese statesman and scholar who served as the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and head of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). |
| Kamil Majchrzak is a Polish professional tennis player with a career high ATP singles ranking of World No. 75 and a career high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 241. |
| Kamil Grabara - Kamil Mieczysław Grabara is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Danish Superliga club Copenhagen and the Poland national team. |
| Kamil Bednarek is a Polish reggae and dancehall vocalist, songwriter, composer, and musician, best known as the runner-up in the third series of Mam talent!. |
| Kamil Krofta was a Czech historian and diplomat. |
| Kamil Jan Jóźwiak is a Polish professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC and the Poland national team. |
| Kamil Zieliński is a Polish professional racing cyclist known for wearing the yellow jersey in the 2015 Tour de Pologne. |
| Kamil Brabenec, a retired Czech professional basketball player and coach, was a celebrated small forward and a member of the Czechoslovakian 20th Century Team. |
| Kamil Ali Agha is a Pakistani politician and former chairperson of the Senate Committee on Government Assurances and the Senate Committee on Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage. |
| Kamil Čontofalský is a Slovak professional football coach and former goalkeeper, currently serving as the goalkeeping coach with Slavoj Vyšehrad. |
| Kamil Běhounek was a versatile Bohemian musician known for his skills as an accordionist, bandleader, composer, and film scorer, with a penchant for jazz and popular music. |
| Kamil Bednář, also known as "Prokop Kouba", was a Czechoslovak poet, translator, prose writer, dramatist, and publishing house editor. |
| Kamil Mrůzek is a successful Czech male canoeist with multiple senior-level medals in Wildwater Canoeing World Championships. |
| Kamil Białas is a former competitive figure skater from Poland, known for his achievements as the 2010 Polish silver medalist and 2009 bronze medalist, as well as qualifying for the free skate at the 2011 World Junior Championships in Gangneung, South Korea. |
