Emel
Emel is a Muslim girl name meaning “Hope, wish”.
| Meaning | Hope, wish |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Amal |
| Arabic spelling | أمل |
| Pronunciation | eh-MEL |
| Arabic root | أ م ل (ʾ-m-l) — to hope |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Emel
Emel is the Turkish form of the Arabic Amal, meaning hope or aspiration. Turkish regularly shifts Arabic a-vowels to e, so Amal became Emel. It is a well-established girl's name in Turkey and is also used by Bosniaks and Turkish families in Germany and the Balkans.
Is Emel a Muslim name?
Yes. Emel is a Muslim name; it is the Turkish version of the Arabic name Amal, 'hope'.
Where is the name Emel used?
Common in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Europe.
Gifts with the name Emel
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Spellings and variants of Emel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emel mean?
Emel means 'Hope, wish'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Amal.
Is Emel a Muslim name?
Yes. Emel is a Muslim name; it is the Turkish version of the Arabic name Amal, 'hope'.
How do you write Emel in Arabic?
Emel is written أمل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Emel?
Emel is pronounced eh-MEL.