North wind; left hand; character
In Arabic, the name is often associated with the 'north wind' or the 'left side,' though it can also refer to a person's inherent character or nature. It is a rare variant related to the name Shamil, which carries connotations of being comprehensive or all-encompassing.
Less common today
Shamel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,964 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
All-American college lacrosse player
