Amalindis

Amalindis is a female first name, whose meaning can be interpreted as "the delicate one from the people of the Amalers," "the brave one with the linden wood shield," and "the diligent and gentle one." The roots of this name are found in Gothic and Old High German, relying on the Gothic word amals for "diligent, brave."

What does the name Amalindis mean?

The name Amalindis stands for "the delicate one from the people of the Amalers," "the brave one with the linden wood shield," and "the diligent and gentle one." It has its origins in Gothic and Old High German, derived from the Gothic term amals, which means "diligent, brave," as well as from the Old High German word amal or aml, which means "hard work, initiative, diligence, the Amaler (a tribe of the Ostrogoths)." Additionally, the name combines the Old High German words lind for "mild, soft, delicate, gentle, and friendly" or linta for "the linden tree, the linden wood shield." The Amalers were a Gothic people. Variants include Amalinde, Amelinda, and Amelinde.

Where does the name Amalindis come from?

The origin of the name Amalindis lies in Old High German and Gothic and means "the delicate one from the people of the Amalers."

How do you pronounce Amalindis?

The pronunciation of Amalindis is four syllables and rhythmically distinct. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as "A-ma-lin-dis" [amalˈɪndɪs], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The short 'I' adds a certain brightness to the dense consonant cluster. The ending "-dis" gives the name a fine, slightly hissing nuance. This makes Amalindis distinctive and sonorous – structured, present, and with a deep traditional background.

Popularity

Amalindis is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2014, it ranked 4,003rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Amalindis was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. For the global popularity and frequency of Amalindis, you can find the rankings of recent years in the baby name charts of various countries.