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Name Origin

Amalia is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is derived from the Old High German element 'amal', meaning 'labor' or 'work'.

germanicfeminineworkindustriouslabor

Famous People

Amalia Earhart (1897-1937)

Aviator

First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Set numerous aviation records

Amalia Rodrigues (1920-1999)

Singer

Known as the 'Queen of Fado'
Popularized Portuguese folk music internationally

Amalia Ulman (1989-)

Artist

Known for her work in performance art and social media
Explored themes of identity and representation

Sibling Names

Clara

Both Amalia and Clara are classic European names with a timeless elegance.

Leo

Like Amalia, Leo has a strong yet gentle sound. It also shares a similar vintage charm.

Elias

Both Amalia and Elias have origins in Hebrew, sharing a connection to faith and tradition.

Thea

Thea and Amalia share a similar brevity and lyrical quality, creating a harmonious sibling set.