Amalia (English)
Where does "Amalia" come from?
The name Amalia originates from ancient Germanic compound names, such as those used by the Ostrogoths like Amalaberga. It is derived from the root 'amala-', a word of mysterious origin that likely signified bravery or tireless work. Over centuries, the name spread through Europe, eventually arriving in English as a graceful variant of the more common name Amelia.
Full etymology tree
- Amalia (English), 'A female given name from the Germanic languages, of less common usage, variant of Amelia.'
- derived from Amalafrida (Gothic)
- compound of *amala- (Proto-West Germanic)
- derived from Amalaberga (Gothic)
- compound of *amala- (Proto-West Germanic)
- derived from Amalafrida (Gothic)
Updated March 2026
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