Amela

The first name Amela is female and has various origins and meanings. It is considered a variant of the Arabic name Amal, which can be translated as 'hope' or 'longing'.

What does the name Amela mean?

Amela has several origins and meanings. 1.) The name is considered a variant of the Arabic name Amal, which means 'hope' or 'longing'. This derivation comes from the Arabic term āmāl (أمل) for 'hope' and 'longing'. 2.) Additionally, Amela represents a modified form of the Indian name Amala, which in this context means 'the pure' and 'the clean'. This origin can be found in Sanskrit, where amala (अमल) stands for 'pure' and 'clean'. 3.) Furthermore, Amela is also a short form of Amalia, which means 'the brave', 'the capable', or 'of the Amaler lineage'. The origin can be traced back to Gothic and Old High German, where the Gothic word amals means 'diligent, capable, brave' and the Old High German amal or aml refers to 'laborious work, advancement, activity, capability, the Amaler (a tribe of the Ostrogoths)'. In general Japanese, Amela is understood as 'sweet'. Other variants include Amaal, Aamaal, and Amel.

Where does the name Amela come from?

The first name Amela has its roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit, conveying meanings such as 'the hope' and 'the brave'.

How do you pronounce Amela?

The pronunciation of Amela is three syllables and open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-me-la' [aˈmeːla], starting with a warm A sound that conveys openness. The soft middle syllable '-me-' provides a stable rhythm, making Amela sound friendly and balanced - clear, gentle, and harmonious in tone.

Popularity

Amela enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 1,150th in the list of the most common female first names. The name reached its best placement in 1984, when it came in at 229th place. In the last ten years, Amela has been given as a first name about 410 times, placing it 980th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,089th.

Nicknames & pet names

Alda / Amci / Ame / Amelic / Amelica / Ami / Amka / Amla / Amy / Ela / Kamela / Mel / Mela / Meli / Mellla / Pamela

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Famous people

• Amela (Japanese Tomato)
• Amela Bajrovic (Artist)
• Amela Fetahovic (Yugoslav Footballer)
• Amela Krso (Footballer from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
• Amela Sehovic (Singer)
• Amela Terzic (from Serbia)
• Amela Zukovic (Singer)