Amal (given name)

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Amal
GenderUnisex
Origin
Word/nameHebrew, Arabic
Meaninghope
Region of originInternational

The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh and Amal

Hebrew bible, 1 Chronicles 7:35

Amal (English: /əˈmɑːl/ ; Arabic : أمل, lit. 'hope'; Hebrew : עמל, lit. 'toil' or 'labor') is a unisex given name of Hebrew and Arabic origin. It is mentioned in the Books of Chronicles of Hebrew bible. [1] Notable people with the name include:

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References

  1. "1 Chronicles 7:35".