Amelija

Amelija is a Lithuanian form of the name Amelia. It carries the meanings 'the Brave', 'the Capable', as well as 'the one who comes from the family of the Amalers'.

What does the name Amelija mean?

Amelija is regarded as the Lithuanian version of Amelia. The name has meanings of 'the Brave', 'the Capable', and 'the one coming from the family of the Amalers'. Its origins can be traced back to Gothic and Old High German, derived from the Gothic word amals, meaning 'capable, brave', as well as from the Old High German term amal or aml, which describes 'laborious work, advancement, diligence, capability, the Amaler (a tribe of the Ostrogoths)'. The syllable 'Amal-' in numerous first names indicates a connection to the Ostrogothic ruling family of the Amalers or Amelungen. Other variants include Amely, Ameli, Amelie, Amelina, Ameliana, and Ameline, as well as Amalia, Amalie, and Amalija.

Where does the name Amelija come from?

Amelija is a feminine first name whose origin lies in Old High German and Gothic, meaning 'the Capable' or 'the Brave'. The Old High German and Gothic

How do you pronounce Amelija?

The pronunciation of Amelija is melodic and consists of four to five syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-me-LI-ja' [ameˈliːja], with the third syllable being stressed, giving the name a clear sound axis. The soft 'm' provides a harmonious beginning, while the ending '-ja' sounds bright and open. Thus, Amelija has a feminine and elegant aura that is harmonious and melodious.

When is the name day of Amelija?

The name day of Amelija is celebrated on July 8 and July 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Amelija enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,107th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2015 at 1,538th place. In the last ten years, Amelija has been given as a first name about 100 times, which places it at 2,529th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,660th.