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Meaning & History
Amal II (עָמָל) is a Hebrew name meaning '"work"' or it can also derive from a word for 'to work' or 'that binds'. In the Bible, Amal appears as a minor figure in the Old Testament. It is attested as the name of an Asherite man listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles (7:35). The name is not common in modern usage but appears among those seeking traditional or biblical names. Its etymology aligns with the Hebrew root ‘-m-l, which appears in other words associated with labor or exertion.