Amelia
Amelia is the Irish form of the female given name Amelia.
This term is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
Did you know?
- Because Amelia is a foreign name, it does not undergo the typical Irish grammatical changes, such as the vocative case, that traditional Gaelic names like Seán undergo when you are speaking directly to someone.
- In Irish, names are often preceded by a possessive adjective to show affection, such as mo Amelia meaning 'my Amelia'.
- The name 'Amelia' does not have a direct, single-word traditional Gaelic equivalent, unlike names such as 'Mary' which becomes Máire.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Amelia sa chistin?Is Amelia in the kitchen?
- Sin é Amelia.That is Amelia.
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are talking about a mutual friend.
- ConorAn bhfuil a fhios agat cá bhfuil Amelia?Do you know where Amelia is?
- SiobhánTá sí sa bhaile anois.She is at home now.
- ConorAn bhfuil Amelia ag teacht go dtí an páirtí?Is Amelia coming to the party?
- SiobhánTá mé cinnte go dtiocfaidh sí.I am sure she will come.
