Amel
Amel is a Muslim girl name meaning “Hope, aspiration”.
| Meaning | Hope, aspiration |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Maghrebi spelling) |
| Arabic spelling | أمل |
| Pronunciation | AH-mel |
| Arabic root | أ م ل (ʾ-m-l) — to hope |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Amel
Amel is the North African spelling of Amal, the Arabic word for hope. In Tunisian and Algerian pronunciation the second vowel moves toward 'e', which gives the spelling Amel. It is a simple, positive name that has been popular across the Maghreb since the mid-twentieth century and works easily in French.
Is Amel a Muslim name?
Yes. Amel (Amal) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning hope.
Is Amel in the Quran?
The word appears in 'the enduring good deeds are better with your Lord for reward and better for hope' (Quran 18:46).
Where is the name Amel used?
Amel is typical of Tunisia and Algeria; Amal is used across the rest of the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Amel
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Spellings and variants of Amel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amel mean?
Amel means 'Hope, aspiration'. It comes from Arabic (Maghrebi spelling).
Is Amel a Muslim name?
Yes. Amel (Amal) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning hope.
How do you write Amel in Arabic?
Amel is written أمل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Amel?
Amel is pronounced AH-mel.
Is Amel mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'the enduring good deeds are better with your Lord for reward and better for hope' (Quran 18:46).