Amalia
/aˈmalja/feminine
Amalia is a Spanish female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈmalja/
Did you know?
- The name Amalia is closely linked to the Gothic word amal, which meant 'work' or 'effort' in the ancient languages of Germanic tribes.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the name Amalia can be shortened to the nickname Milita when speaking with close friends or family.
- While Amalia is the standard form, some older Spanish genealogical records show the name paired with María as a double name, María Amalia, reflecting a historical Catholic naming custom.
Examples in context
- ¿Has hablado con Malu?Have you spoken to Malu?
- Amalia es mi mejor amiga.Amalia is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Amalia?Do you know Amalia?
- Ayer hablé con Amalia.I spoke with Amalia yesterday.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a person at a party.
- JavierHola, María. ¿Está Amalia aquí?Hello, María. Is Amalia here?
- MaríaNo, Amalia no ha llegado todavía.No, Amalia hasn't arrived yet.
- JavierQué lástima, quería saludarla.That's a pity, I wanted to say hello to her.
- MaríaSeguro vendrá pronto.I'm sure she will come soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amalia” translations and entries Amalia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
