Amaal
Amaal is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Hopes, aspirations”.
| Meaning | Hopes, aspirations |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | آمال |
| Pronunciation | aa-MAAL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Egypt, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Amaal
Amaal is the plural of amal, 'hope', from a root meaning 'to hope', so the name speaks of many hopes and aspirations. The long first vowel is what sets it apart from the singular name Amal. It is used throughout the Arab world and is especially loved in Somalia, where it is usually written Amaal. Its soft sound has also made it a favourite with families in the diaspora.
Is Amaal a Muslim name?
Amaal is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'hopes', the plural of Amal. The singular appears in the Quran: 'good deeds that endure are better with your Lord for reward and better for hope' (Quran 18:46).
How popular is Amaal?
Amaal is used across the Arab world and is particularly popular with Somali families.
Gifts with the name Amaal
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Spellings and variants of Amaal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaal mean?
Amaal means 'Hopes, aspirations'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Amaal a Muslim name?
Amaal is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'hopes', the plural of Amal. The singular appears in the Quran: 'good deeds that endure are better with your Lord for reward and better for hope' (Quran 18:46).
How do you pronounce Amaal?
Amaal is pronounced aa-MAAL.
Is Amaal a boy or girl name?
Amaal is usually a girl name.