Familiar in France, Tunisia, and Algeria, Amel is a variation of the hopeful Amal. From its Albanian roots however, it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet". 
 
Notably borne by singer Amel Bent, actress, musician, and presenter Amel Bouchoucha, politician Amel Karboul, and songwriter Amel Larrieux, it is also used as a masculine form of Amal in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Amel

A popular masculine name in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amel is a bright and hopeful choice. Figure skater Amel Bureković, retired footballer Amel Mujčinović, and World Championships runner Amel Tuka are notable bearers.
 
 Elsewhere, it may also be used as a feminine name, notably in France where it is the Top 500 and in Algeria and Tunisia.

Amel

Amel Origin and Meaning