Amalia (given name)


Amalia is a female given name, derived from the Hebrew word עָמָל, meaning "toil, labor" as well as the Germanic word amal, also 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, originate from the Greek name "tender goddess". In Greece, the name is celebrated on 10 July in honour of Saint Amalia.
Amalia name has several variants, including Amelia in English, Amélie in French, Amalie in German, and Amalka, a diminutive form of the name used in Slavic languages.