Amalia
work or industrious (Germanic via Spanish)
Amalia is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 265, with 29,576 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
work or industrious (Germanic via Spanish)
Amalia has Germanic roots meaning industrious or vigorous, which was Latinized and integrated into Spanish and Italian naming traditions. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the Spanish colonial era as a Catholic Christian name and became an established classic name across generations.
Amalia is a Latinate form derived from the Germanic root 'amal', meaning 'work' or 'brave'. It spread across Europe through royalty and saints, entering the Philippines through Spanish colonization.
Name character
In the Philippines
A traditional, elegant name in the Philippines, often associated with classic cinema. Common Filipino nicknames include Amy, Malia, Lia, or Mali.
Related forms
- Amalia Spanish
- Amalia Italian
- Amalie German
- Amélie French
- Amelia English
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Amalia with common surname pairs
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How do I use Amalia with two Filipino surnames?
Amalia is the given name. The full name is Amalia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Amalia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Amalia is number 265, with 29,576 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.