amel

Amel is a name and toponym used in different places and contexts. As a given name, Amel is used in several cultures and can be female or male depending on local tradition. Notable people with the given name include Amel Bent, a French singer who rose to prominence after appearing on the television show Nouvelle Star.

In geography, Amel designates a municipality in Belgium, located in the province of Liège in the Ardennes region. The area comprises several villages and is known for its rural landscape and small-town administration.

In science, AMEL refers to the amelogenin gene family, with AMELX on the X chromosome and AMELY on the Y chromosome. These genes encode amelogenin, a protein essential for enamel formation during tooth development, and their expression patterns are used in sex determination testing in humans.

The name Amel also appears in various other contexts, including as a surname or in cultural works, depending on language and tradition.