Camel; beautiful
Derived from the Arabic root 'g-m-l', the name traditionally refers to a camel, an animal of great value and endurance in desert cultures. It is also closely related to the word 'jamil', which means beautiful or handsome. The name gained significant international recognition in the mid-20th century due to Egyptian political leadership.
About 11 boys were named Gamal in 2025.
Second President of Egypt and a leader in the Arab world
Prominent Egyptian international football referee
Egyptian politician and son of former President Hosni Mubarak
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
