Jamal
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Popularity
#1183
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
33,329
Peak Year
#1,254 in 1993
First Recorded
1946
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Arabic origin, meaning 'beauty' or 'grace.'
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Numerology
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American professional basketball player
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American actor and rapper
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