Indian name meaning
Kamal
♂ BoyKa·mal · 2 syllables
Lotus
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| K | a | m | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Kamal carries the name number 2.
About the name Kamal
Kamal is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lotus.”
Spoken aloud it is Ka·mal — 2 syllables. Kamal appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal means “Lotus.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Kamal a boy or a girl name?
Kamal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Kamal?
Kamal is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Kamal?
Kamal has 2 syllables and is said as Ka·mal.
What is the numerology number of the name Kamal?
In the Chaldean system, Kamal has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Kamal a common name in India?
Kamal appears 40 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Kamal?
For a sister to Kamal, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Kadambari, Kalawati, Kamakshi or Trina all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Kamal?
Komal, Nirmal, Jamal or Vimal share Kamal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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