Amal

Amal meaning and name origin

Amal \a-mal\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Amal), is of Hebrew, Sanskrit and Arabic origin, and the meaning of Amal 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.

Baby names that sound like Amal are Amil, Amalio, Amiel, Amyel, Emil, Aymil, Aimil, Jemal, Jamal, Jomal and Jimal.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Amal.

Popularity of Amal

Amal is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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