Amalia

The female first name Amalia means "the capable one" or, interpreted differently, "the brave one." Amalia is an independent short form of multi-part names that contain the initial component "Amal," such as Amalgunda, Amalfrieda, Amalfriede, or Amalberga.

What does the name Amalia mean?

The female first name Amalia means "the capable one" or, interpreted differently, "the brave one." Amalia is an independent short form of multi-part names that contain the initial component "Amal," such as Amalgunda, Amalfrieda, Amalfriede, or Amalberga. The origin of the name is not entirely clear. The name most likely comes from Gothic, Old High German, or Old Norse. The name component amals comes, for example, from the Gothic language area and translates to "capable" or "brave." Furthermore, it is typically characteristic of the names of the Ostrogothic noble family of the Amalers or Amelungen, who are also referred to as "descendants of the Amalers." Additionally, the meaning can be derived from the Old High German or Old Norse words amal or aml, which translate to "hard work," "advancement," "diligence," or "capability." Some name researchers also see a connection to the Latin words alma for "the soul" or almus, which means "fruitful" and thus could also be interpreted as "the fruitful one." In other languages, the meanings "the beautiful one" and "the beloved of God" also exist. Moreover, Amalia is not an Arabic name; only a part of it, "Amal," means "hope" in Arabic. The name became known in Germany through Friedrich Schiller's play "Die Räuber" (1781) and thus became very fashionable. The spelling Amália is the Portuguese, Slovak, and Hungarian form of the name. The most well-known name variants are Amelia and Amelie. Less common spellings include Amalija, Amalya, Amalina, or Amely.

Where does the name Amalia come from?

Etymology The girl's name Amalia is an independent short form of Old High German first names with the initial element "Amal." The name has its origins in the Old High German, Old Norse, and Gothic language areas. It can be derived from the words "amal," "aml," and "amals," which can be interpreted with the adjectives "capable" or "brave." The first name Amalia can also be traced back to the Gothic ruling family of the "Amalers." Old High German Old Norse Gothic Middle High German Ostrogothic

How do you pronounce Amalia?

Sound & Pronunciation of Amalia: The name Amalia is four to five syllables and softly modulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "A-ma-li-a" [amaˈliːa], with the long "li" syllable carrying the tonal emphasis. The open vowel sequence gives the name breadth and elegance. Amalia appears classic yet modern - sonorous, feminine, and present.

When is the name day of Amalia?

The name day of Amalia is on July 8 and July 10.

Popularity

Amalia is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 31st in the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Amalia has been given as a first name approximately 11,700 times, placing it 64th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 73rd. Global popularity and frequency of Amalia Here you can see the most recent rankings of Amalia in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Am / Ama / Amal / Amali / Amalka / Amam / Ame / Ami / Amia / Amily / Amitschi / Ammi / Amy / Analbär / Analia / Anüsschen / Lia / Mae / Maia / Mala / Malchen / Mali / Malia / Malinchen / Mia / Mila / Smali / Smalia

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Famous people

• Amalia (character in F. Schiller's 'Die Räuber')
• Amalia Amaki (American artist)
• Amalia Bezeredj (Hungarian writer)
• Amalia Björck (Swedish writer)
• Amalia Brugnoli (Italian ballet dancer)
• Amalia Catharina (German poet)
• Amalia de la Vega (Uruguayan singer)
• Amalia de Llano Y Dotres (writer from Spain)
• Amalia Del Ponte (Italian artist)
• Amalia Ferraris (Italian dancer)
• Amalia Guglielminetti (Italian poet)
• Amalia Hennigs (character from Hotel 13)
• Amalia Hernandez (Mexican ballet dancer)
• Amalia Kahana-Carmon (writer from Israel)
• Amalia Lindegren (Swedish artist)
• Amalia Luazes (Polish writer)
• Amalia Mendoza (Mexican actress)
• Amalia Molina (singer from the Dominican Republic)
• Amalia Pachelbel (artist from Germany)
• Amalia Riego (singer from Sweden)