Amalia (given name)
Amalia is a female given name, derived from the Germanic word amal, meaning "work, activity", specifically the woman's name Amalberga. Its popularity is attributed to the Belgian Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge. The origins of the name Amalia have often been associated with those of Emilia and Emily, both of which in fact originate from the Latin nomen Aemilia, or with Amalthea, which originated from the Greek name "tender goddess". In Greece, the name is celebrated on 10 July in honour of Saint Amalia.
Amália Rodrigues, a Portuguese singer and cultural icon, 1964 | |
| Pronunciation | /əˈmɑːliə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Name day | 10 July (Greece) |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Germanic |
| Meaning | "labour" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Amalie, Amelia, Amélie |
| Short form(s) | Ama |
Amalia has several variants, including Amelia in English, Amélia in Spanish, Amélie in French, Amalie in German, Amálie in Czech, and Amalka, a diminutive form of the name used in Slavic languages.
In Arabic, it comes from the same word as Hebrew, Amal, which also means "work", or from the words Amal/Amel, Amali (أمالي) or Amalia (اماليا), all meaning "hope".