noun
Kamal
Kamal (noun) means a male given name meaning "perfection" in Arabic. Example: “Kamal greeted his guests warmly at the door.”
noun
1
A male given name meaning "perfection" in Arabic.
"Kamal greeted his guests warmly at the door."
2
An old navigational tool used by Arab and Chinese sailors, made of a small wooden board on a knotted cord, for estimating latitude by the stars.
"Navigators once used a kamal to gauge their position from the height of the North Star."
How to use Kamal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA given name, or an old star-sighting navigation tool.
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Etymology
From Arabic "kamal," meaning "perfection."
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What does “Kamal” mean?
The word “Kamal” means a male given name meaning "perfection" in Arabic. In plain terms, a given name, or an old star-sighting navigation tool.
How do you use “Kamal” in a sentence?
Here is “Kamal” used in a sentence: “Kamal greeted his guests warmly at the door.”
What part of speech is “Kamal”?
“Kamal” is a noun.
Where does the word “Kamal” come from?
The word “Kamal” comes from Arabic. From Arabic "kamal," meaning "perfection.".
How many meanings does “Kamal” have?
“Kamal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name meaning "perfection" in Arabic.
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