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Kamal
Pronounced KAM-al /ˈkæm.æl/Low
Meaning: perfection, completeness (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Kamal carries two meanings from two traditions: in Arabic it means perfection or completeness, while in Sanskrit it names the lotus flower. The Arabic sense gives it across the Arab world, where two different Egyptian prime ministers, Kamal Hassan Ali and Kamal Ganzouri, both bore it. The shared spelling across Arabic and Indian use makes it a name with wide reach.
Depending on the family, the same name can evoke flawless completeness or the lotus rising clean from the water. That dual meaning is much of its richness.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Kamal Hassan Ali (1921–1993)Prime Minister of Egypt 1984–1985.
- ★Kamal Ganzouri (1933–2021)Prime Minister of Egypt, economist.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal is an Arabic name meaning 'perfection, completeness'; in Sanskrit and Indian usage it means 'lotus'.
How do you pronounce Kamal?
It's commonly said KAM-al /ˈkæm.æl/.
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kamal is used as a boy name.
How popular is Kamal?
In 2024, Kamal ranked #2603 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.