Kemal

Kemal is a male first name with Bosnian and Turkish roots, carrying the meanings 'the perfection' or 'the perfect one.' Its origin traces back to Arabic and Old Turkish.

What does the name Kemal mean?

The first name Kemal is common in both Bosnia and Turkey and translates to 'the perfection' or 'the perfect one.' It is derived from the Arabic words Kamāl (كمال), meaning 'the perfection,' or kamula, meaning 'to be perfect' or 'to become perfect.' Alternatively, the name also comes from the Old Turkish term kemaˆl, which also means 'the perfection.' Besides its use as a first name, Kemal is also found as a surname. Other variants include Kamal, Kemalettin, Kemaleddin, Kemalullah, and Kemel. The female counterpart of this name is Kamala. It became famous through Mustafa Kemal Pasha, who is regarded as the founder of Turkey.

Where does the name Kemal come from?

The name Kemal has Old Turkish and Arabic origins and means 'the perfection.' The etymology includes the Arabic terms Kamāl, meaning 'the perfection,' as well as kamula, meaning 'to be perfect' or 'to become perfect.' The Old Turkish expression kemaˆl also has the meaning 'the perfection.' The name is common in both Bosnian and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Kemal?

The pronunciation of Kemal is soft and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is usually pronounced as 'Ke-mal' [keˈmaːl]. The first syllable begins with a clear E sound that conveys openness, while the second syllable is stressed and contains a long A sound. The final l provides a harmonious conclusion. Kemal conveys an impression of dignity and calmness and is characterized by a clear structure.

When is the name day of Kemal?

The name day for Kemal is on November 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Kemal is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 839th on the list of the most popular male baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1930 at 208th place. In the last ten years, Kemal has been given as a first name approximately 680 times, placing it 710th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 680th.

Nicknames & pet names

Camel / Don Kemalo / Kamel / Kelal / Kem / Kemi / Kemo / Kemos / Khallil / Khehlall / Ké

Famous people

• Ali Kemal Denizci (football player)
• Ali Kemal Özkan (football player)
• Behcet Kemal Caglar (Turkish poet)
• Kemal Ademi (Swiss football player)
• Kemal Akbaba (football player from Turkey)
• Kemal Alemdaroglu (doctor)
• Kemal Alispahic (football player from Serbia)
• Kemal Alomerovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Kemal Atatürk (founder of the Turkish Republic)
• Kemal Aydin (football player)
• Kemal Bilbasar (writer)
• Kemal Canak (French football player)
• Kemal Cingirt (football player)
• Kemal Goga (German television presenter)
• Kemal Hafizovic (Yugoslav football player)
• Kemal Ishmael (American footballer)
• Kemal Izzet (football player from England)
• Kemal Kayhan (volleyball player from Turkey)
• Kemal Kececi (football player)
• Kemal Kilic (footballer)