Amal - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Amal \a-

, also used as girl's name Amal, is of Hebrew, Sanskrit and Arabic origin, and its meaning is "labor, hard work; pure; hope". Familiar to Americans as the young hero of Giancarlo Menotti's often-performed opera, "Amahl and the Night Visitors".

Amal has 3 variant forms: Amahl, Amali and Amel.

For more information, see also the related name Hamal.

Amal is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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