Amal

The first name Amal is predominantly a name for girls but is also given to boys and is a pure boy's name in Hebrew. 1.) As a predominantly female name, Amal is common in the Arabic and Turkish language areas.

What does the name Amal mean?

The first name Amal is predominantly a name for girls but is also given to boys and is a pure boy's name in Hebrew. 1.) As a predominantly female name, Amal is common in the Arabic and Turkish language areas. The name translates there to 'the hope' or 'the longing.' It is derived from the Arabic term āmāl (أمل) for 'hope' and 'longing.' 2.) Furthermore, Amal is also mentioned in the Bible, where he is a son of Helem, the brother of Semer (from the tribe of Asher of Israel). In this context, the first name is interpreted as 'the effort' and 'the work,' derived from the Hebrew expression ‛âmâl or amal (עָמָל) for 'the work' and 'the effort.' 3.) Additionally, Amal is considered a self-contained feminine short form of names that begin with the element 'Amal-.' The first name then means 'the diligent,' 'the brave,' and also 'the one from the lineage of the Amalers.' Its origin lies in Gothic and Old High German, derived from the Gothic word amals for 'diligent, capable, brave' or the Old High German term amal or aml for 'laborious work, advancement, activity, diligence, the Amalers (a tribe of the Ostrogoths).' Other variants include Amaal, Aamaal, Amel, and Amela.

Where does the name Amal come from?

The etymology of Amal is a female and male first name of Old High German and Arabic origin with meanings such as 'the hope' or 'the diligent' and others. Old High German Arabic Gothic Hebrew

How do you pronounce Amal?

Sound & pronunciation of Amal: The name Amal is two syllables and compactly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-mal' [aˈmaːl], starting with an open A sound that conveys warmth. The final l rounds off the sound softly. Amal appears calm and dignified - a name with clear structure and gentle strength.

When is the name day of Amal?

The name day for Amal is July 8 and July 10.

Popularity

Amal is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 308th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023 at 293rd place. In the last ten years, Amal has been given as a first name about 1,600 times, placing it 361st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 394th.

Nicknames & pet names

Amalia / Ami / Amo / Amule / Amy / Mali

Famous people

• Amal Abul-Qassem Donqol (Egyptian poet)
• Amal Aden (Somali writer)
• Amal Al-Jubouri (Iraqi writer)
• Amal Arafa (Syrian actress)
• Amal Clooney (wife of George Clooney)
• Amal Dutta (Indian footballer)
• Amal Hijazi (Canadian singer)
• Amal Maher (Egyptian singer)
• Amal McCaskill (American basketball player)
• Amal Murkus (Palestinian singer)
• Amal Saad-Ghorayeb (Lebanese writer)
• Theotonius Amal Ganguly (Bengali archbishop)