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Name Origin

Amalie is a feminine given name of German origin, often considered a variant or diminutive of Amalia. It carries the meaning 'work' or 'industrious'.

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Famous People

Amalie Emmy Noether (1882-1935)

Mathematician

  • Made groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.
  • Developed Noether's theorem, a fundamental concept in physics relating symmetry to conservation laws.

Amalie Skram (1846-1905)

Novelist, Short story writer

  • Considered one of the most important Norwegian realist writers.
  • Her works often explored themes of social injustice and women's roles in society.