Girl
Germanic
3 syllables
Amalie
ah-MAH-lee
/əˈmɑː.li/
"Industrious and striving" — the Scandinavian gem of the Amelia family
Amalie is the Scandinavian and German form of Amelia, from the Germanic Amal meaning work or industrious. It is the most popular spelling in Denmark and Norway, where it regularly ranks among the top girl names. The name has a crisp, elegant feel that distinguishes it from the more common Amelia, and has been gaining use in English-speaking countries.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · ma · lie
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic
Root WordAmal
MeaningWork, industrious, striving
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2010
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 10
Nicknames
AmiMaliAmyAlie
About the Name Amalie
Amalie means work or industrious, from the Germanic element Amal. It is the Scandinavian form of Amelia and shares the same etymological roots.
Amalie is the Scandinavian and German form of Amelia, popular in Denmark, Norway, and Germany. It derives from the Germanic tribal name Amal.
Amalie is very popular in Denmark and Norway, consistently ranking in the top 10. In English-speaking countries it is a more unusual alternative to Amelia.
Amalie Rose, Amalie Sofie, and Amalie Grace are beautiful combinations that honor the name's Scandinavian elegance.
Amalies are often described as diligent, graceful, and quietly determined — reflecting the name's meaning of industrious work.
Amalie is the Scandinavian spelling. The French form is Amélie (with accent), and the English form is Amelia. All three are distinct and beautiful.
Personality of Amalie
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amalie
Creativity
76%
Elegance
88%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
76%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Amalie
A
Amalie Skram
Norwegian naturalist novelist of the 19th century
A
Amalie of Oldenburg
Queen of Greece in the 19th century
A
Amalie
Perennially top-ranked name in Denmark and Norway
Middle Names for Amalie
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amalie
Amalie Rose
Amalie Sofie
Amalie Marie
Amalie Ingrid
Amalie Grace
Amalie Astrid
Amalie Faye
Amalie Vera
Amalie Skye
Amalie Pearl
Names Similar to Amalie
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Amalie
800
Amal names used among Germanic nobility in the early medieval period
1750
Amalie popular among Scandinavian and German royal families
1980
Amalie becomes a top-10 name in Denmark and Norway
2010
Amalie begins gaining attention in English-speaking countries
Numerology & Symbolism of Amalie
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Forest Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Peridot
🌸
Lucky Flower
Heather
Amalie Around the World
How Amalie is written in different languages and scripts
أمالي
Arabic
アマリー
Japanese
Амали
Russian
아말리
Korean
阿马莉
Chinese
Αμάλι
Greek
अमाली
Hindi
אַמָּלִי
Hebrew
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