Amalia

Amalia is a name that has Latin origins and the meaning of Amalia is 'God’s work'. It is derived from the Hebrew word ‘amal’ which translates to ‘toil’ or ‘labor’. The name is said to have been derived from names such as Emilia and Emily, which in turn had been taken from the Latin name Aemilia. This name was taken from the Greek word 'amalthea' meaning ‘tender goddess’. In Greek culture, the 10th of July is a day that celebrates the name, in memory of Saint Amalia. The name has garnered immense popularity due to the Belgian saint known as Amalberga of Maubeuge and also due to the fame of Duchess Anna Amalia, who is considered to be a patron of art. Famous people named Amalia includes the Argentian stage and film actress Amalia Bernabé, the Hungarian writer Amália Bezerédj and also the Dutch heir Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

work

Origin

German

Numerology

A is for activities, for you have many.

M is for mirth, your laughter.

A is for able, for you surely are.

L is for love, your love of life!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

Lucky

Amalia lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Amalia

• Amalia Maria Frederica of Oldenburg Queen consort of Otto of Greece
• Amalia Gabriela Maria Teresa Princess of Luxembourg
• Amalia of Solms Braunfels, Regent of Orange
• Amalia of Cleves Princess of La Marck
• Henriëtte Amalia Maria of Anhalt Dessau, Princess consort of Henry Casimir II of Nassau,Dietz

Amalia in Pop Culture

• Araminta Spook series of chapter books by Angie Sage
• Araminta Melliflua character mentioned in Harry Potter
• Araminta "Minty" Cane time traveler who appears as a "ghost" to a boy in the 18th century in Helen Cresswell's children's novel "Moondial"
• Araminta Brown Velvet's mother, a former channel swimmer, in National Velvet (1935) by Enid Bagnold
• Araminta Dench character in play The Farmer's Wife (1916)