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Emel
Girl NameTurkish Origin
Meaning
Means "desire" in Turkish, ultimately of Arabic origin, making this name a relative of Amal.
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SuccessFamous People Named Emel
Emel Başdoğan
Emel Başdoğan (born 26 March 1960) is a Turkish celebrity chef, author of cooking and baking books, and media personality known for her television shows and publications.
CreativityIntelligenceWisdom
Emel Etem Toshkova
Emel Etem Toshkova () (born 4 March 1958) is a Bulgarian politician of Turkish descent with the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), the main Turkish party in Bulgaria.
AmbitionCharismaLeadership
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Means 'hope' or 'desire' in Sanskrit, conveying a similar feeling of longing and aspiration.
Sofia
Greek
While not directly related in meaning, Sofia (meaning 'wisdom') shares a similar elegant and aspirational quality often associated with names like Emel.
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