Jamahl

Meaning of Jamahl

Jamahl is a variant of the classic Arabic name Jamal, meaning “beauty” or “handsome,” which gives it an innate sense of grace and warmth. Spoken as juh-MAHL in English, it’s a name that feels both comfortably familiar and refreshingly distinctive—like bumping into an old friend on a sunlit street. Though it’s enjoyed steady, low-key popularity in the U.S. since the late ’60s, Jamahl never overwhelms; instead, it offers a quiet confidence that’s both magnetic and approachable. Imagining a little Jamahl, you might see spontaneous sidewalk dance parties or contagious laughter under a summer sky—moments made brighter simply by his presence. With its subtly exotic flair and playful nickname potential (“Mal,” anyone?), Jamahl inspires a beauty that comes from being genuinely, joyfully oneself.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as juh-MAHL (/dʒəˈmɑːl/)

American English

  • Pronunced as juh-MAHL (/dʒəˈmɔl/)

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Notable People Named Jamahl

Jamahl Lolesi -
Jamahl Mosley -
Laura Hamilton
Curated byLaura Hamilton

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