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Kemal

/kuh-MAHⱢ/
Western Male

Kemal is a Western name meaning "Kemal means 'perfection' or 'excellence'. It can also imply ripeness or maturity.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Austria. The name Kemal originates from the Turkish word 'kemal' meaning 'perfection, maturity, completeness'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'k-m-l' relating to perfection and completeness.

Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic kuh-MAHⱢ
IPA kəˈmɑɫ

Say it as kuh-MAHⱢ. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - Founder of the Republic of Turkey
  • · Yaşar Kemal - Turkish writer

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