Amelina

Amelina is a female first name that can be considered a variant of Amelia. Translated into German, it means 'the brave', 'the diligent', and 'the one coming from the family of the Amalers'.

What does the name Amelina mean?

Amelina is regarded as a variant of Amelia. The German translation of the name means 'the brave', 'the diligent', and 'the one coming from the family of the Amalers'. Its roots lie in Gothic and Old High German, derived from the Gothic word amals, meaning 'diligent, brave', or from the Old High German term amal or aml for 'hard work, advancement, industriousness, diligence, the Amaler (a tribe of the Ostrogoths)'. Occasionally, Amelina is also considered a variant of Amelinda or Amalindis, which is composed of 'the brave' and 'linden wood shield'. The syllable 'Amal-' in many first names indicates a connection to the Ostrogothic ruling family of the Amalers or Amelungen. Other variants include Amely, Ameli, Amelie, Amelija, Ameliana, Ameline, Amelya, and Amelja, as well as Amalia, Amalie, and Amalija.

Where does the name Amelina come from?

The first name Amelina has its origins in Old High German and Old Germanic and carries the meaning 'the diligent' or 'the brave'. Old Germanic and Old High German refer to the Gothic word amals, which means 'diligent, brave', or to amal or aml, which describes 'hard work, advancement, industriousness, diligence, the Amaler'. Latin roots such as alma for 'soul' or almus for 'fruitful' may also play a role. The name is particularly common in German-speaking countries.

How do you pronounce Amelina?

The pronunciation of Amelina is soft and melodic, with a clear syllable structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-me-LI-na' [ameˈliːna]. The unstressed initial syllable gently leads to the stressed middle part. The long I sound in '-li-' gives the name a certain lightness, while the open '-na' fades out calmly. This makes Amelina appear elegant, feminine, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Amelina?

Amelina is celebrated on July 8 and July 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Amelina is a common first name and currently ranks 3,210th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 1,048th. In the last ten years, Amelina has been given as a first name about 140 times, placing it 2,020th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,936th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ame / Ameli / Ami / Amy / Lilli / Lina / Linchen / Melli / Mina / Minchen / Minnie