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| Pronunciation | /əˈmiːliə/ ə-MEE-lee-ə |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | English, German, Latin |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | German word amal meaning work and Latin aemulus, meaning rival |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Amy, Melly, Lili , Malia, Mila, Mel, Lia, Mia, Millie, Mimi, Emma, Minnie, Ellie |
| See also | Amalia, Amelie, Amélie, Amy, Lia, Emma |
Amelia is a feminine given name. Its English form was likely influenced by the names Amalia, derived from the Germanic root amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", and Emilia, derived from the name of the Roman Aemilia gens. The name of the gens is likely derived from the Latin word aemulus, meaning rival. The name Amelia has been associated with both names, as well as with the name Emily, also derived from Emilia.[1]
- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 13,90. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.