Djamel

Djamel is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the root j-m-l, meaning "beautiful" or "handsome" in Arabic. The most common Arabic forms are Jamil and Jamal; Djamel is a transliteration commonly used in North Africa and among Francophone communities.

The name is widely used in Algeria, as well as in Morocco and Tunisia, and among North African diaspora communities in France and Europe. It is typically pronounced with a soft "j" sound, roughly as /dʒaˈmel/ in many transliterations.

Notable people with the name include Djamel Belmadi, an Algerian football manager and former player. The given name is used by many individuals across North Africa and in the diaspora, reflecting its Arabic roots and regional spellings.

Variants and related forms include Jamel, Jamil, Jamal, Djamal, and Djamal. These variants arise from differences in transliteration and pronunciation across languages and regions, but they share the same root meaning and cultural associations.