Emel
Emel is a Muslim girl name of Turkish form of Arabic Amal origin, meaning “Hope, wish”.
| Meaning | Hope, wish |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Amal |
| Written as | أمل |
| Pronunciation | eh-MEL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Emel
Emel is the Turkish version of the Arabic Amal, which expresses hope and longing for something good. Turkish routinely changes Arabic 'a' sounds into 'e', and that is how Amal turned into Emel. The root is simply the verb 'to hope'. Turkish parents have given it to daughters for a long time, and Bosniaks use it too, as well as by Turkish families living in Germany and across the Balkans.
Is Emel a Muslim name?
Emel is a Muslim name, being the Turkish form of the Arabic Amal and carrying the same hopeful meaning.
How popular is Emel?
Widely used in Turkey and among Turkish communities in Europe.
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Spellings and variants of Emel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emel mean?
Emel means 'Hope, wish'. It is of Turkish form of Arabic Amal origin.
Is Emel a Muslim name?
Emel is a Muslim name, being the Turkish form of the Arabic Amal and carrying the same hopeful meaning.
How do you pronounce Emel?
Emel is pronounced eh-MEL.
Is Emel a boy or girl name?
Emel is usually a girl name.