Amélie
/amelje/from spelling rules
Amélie is the Spanish form of the female name Amelie.
Amélie is used as a proper noun to refer to a female person.
How do you pronounce it?
/amelje/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use the diminutive Amelita to express affection, a common custom where adding -ita transforms a formal name into a term of endearment.
- While the name is recognized in Spanish-speaking-countries, it is often perceived as a foreign or 'exotic' name because its roots are Germanic rather than Latin or Hebrew.
- The nickname Meli is a common way to shorten both Amélie and the name Melissa in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- Mi prima se llama Amélie.My cousin's name is Amélie.
- ¿Conoces a Amélie?Do you know Amélie?
- Amélie es una mujer muy amable.Amélie is a very kind woman.
Example conversation
Alejandro introduces a friend to Lucía.
- AlejandroLucía, te presento a Amélie.Lucía, I introduce you to Amélie.
- LucíaMucho gusto, Amélie.Nice to meet you, Amélie.
- AlejandroElla es de Francia.She is from France.
- LucíaBienvenida a la ciudad.Welcome to the city.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
