أمل
Amal
Amal is the Arabic female given name meaning hope.
Amal is used as a female given name. The name carries the meaning of hope.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Amal.
Did you know?
- In Arabic, the concept of 'hope' is linguistically linked to the idea of 'extending' or 'prolonging', suggesting a bridge toward a future goal.
- While Amal is typically a female name, the same word is used as a masculine name in some Arabic-speaking regions.
- While English speakers often view 'hope' as a purely positive emotion, in some Arabic poetic traditions, Amal can carry a bittersweet nuance, describing a longing for something that remains perpetually out of reach.
Examples in context
- أنا أمل وأنا سعيدة بلقائكI am Amal, and I am pleased to meet you.
- أمل تعمل كطبيبة في المستشفىAmal works as a doctor in the hospital.
- أمل طالبة مجتهدة.Amal taliba mujtahida.Amal is a hardworking student.
- هل تعرف أمل؟Hal ta'rif Amal?Do you know Amal?
- سألت أمل عن الكتاب.Sa'altu Amal 'an al-kitab.I asked Amal about the book.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Sara are talking in a cafe.
- أحمد Ahmedأين هي أمل؟Ayna hiya Amal?Where is Amal?
- سارة Saraأمل في المكتبة الآن.Amal fil maktaba al-an.Amal is in the library now.
- أحمد Ahmedهل ستأتي أمل معنا؟Hal sa-ta'ti Amal ma'ana?Will Amal come with us?
- سارة Saraنعم، ستأتي أمل لاحقاً.Na'am, sa-ta'ti Amal lahiqan.Yes, Amal will come later.
