Gamal

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Pronounced guh-MAHL /ɡəˈmɑl/Medium

Meaning: Gamal is the Egyptian Arabic form of Jamal, from the root j-m-l, 'beauty, grace'. Egyptian Arabic pronounces the initial letter as a hard g, hence Gamal. It is best known internationally through Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian president.Medium

In 30 seconds: Gamal is Arabic for 'beauty' - the Egyptian form of Jamal (said 'guh-MAHL').

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MeaningGamal is the Egyptian Arabic form of Jamal, from the root j-m-l, 'beauty, grace'. Egyptian Arabic pronounces the initial letter as a hard g, hence Gamal. It is best known internationally through Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian president.

U.S. rank (2023)#10074 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 491

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gamal is the Egyptian Arabic form of Jamal, from the root j-m-l, 'beauty, grace'. Egyptian Arabic renders the letter jim as a hard g, which is why the same name appears as Jamal elsewhere and Gamal in Egypt. It is best known internationally through Gamal Abdel Nasser, president of Egypt in the 1950s and 60s. In the U.S. the spelling is rare, carried mostly by families of Egyptian and Arab heritage (said 'guh-MAHL').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, familiar in Egypt.

Did you know? Gamal and Jamal are the same name: Egyptian Arabic turns the initial j into a hard g. Both mean 'beauty' - and Gamal is known worldwide through Gamal Abdel Nasser (said 'guh-MAHL').

Overall data confidence 65%

References - Gamal — Egyptian Arabic form of Jamal; root j-m-l 'beauty'. Gamal Abdel Nasser.

Variations

JamalGamaalJamaal

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gamal mean?

Gamal means 'beauty' in Arabic. It is the Egyptian form of Jamal, from the root j-m-l.

How do you pronounce Gamal?

It's said guh-MAHL /ɡəˈmɑl/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gamal a boy or girl name?

Gamal is a boy's name; Gamila or Jamila is the feminine form.

How popular is Gamal?

Gamal is very rare for boys in the U.S., though it is familiar in Egypt.