Amal
أملHope
Girl namesMeaning of Amal
Hope
About the name Amal
Amal is the Arabic noun for hope or expectation. The spelling Amel also appears in French-speaking contexts. Its meaning expresses an idea a family may value, not a prediction that a child’s life will be easy.
At a glance
- Usage
- Girl names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 3
- Pronunciation guide
- A-mal
- Other spellings
- Amel
How to write and say Amal
- In Arabic
- أمل
- In Latin letters
- Amal
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Amal?
- Its meaning, hope, is direct and familiar in Arabic.
- Compare Amal and Amel if the family uses both Arabic and French in records.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · أمل ↗Questions about Amal
What does Amal mean?
Hope
How do you write Amal in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are أمل in Arabic and Amal in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Amal?
Our recorded alternatives are Amel. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Amal pronounced?
Our approximate guide is A-mal. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Is Amal the Arabic word for hope?
Yes. The Arabic noun amal refers to hope or expectation, which is the sense used for the name here.