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Amalie
Amalie Pronunciation
Amalie is pronounced ah-mah-LEE-eh /ɑ.mɑˈli.ɛ/Medium
Meaning: Scandinavian/German form of Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Amalie is the Scandinavian and German form of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'. A staple in Denmark and Norway (writer Amalie Skram, the Amalienborg palace), it wears the striving root with northern grace.
In the U.S. it appears in Nordic-heritage families. Rare, industrious at the root, and palace-pretty.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Amalie Skram (1846–1905)Norwegian-Danish naturalist novelist.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Amalie?
Amalie is pronounced ah-mah-LEE-eh (/ɑ.mɑˈli.ɛ/). Press play above to hear Amalie said aloud.
How do you say Amalie?
Amalie is said ah-mah-LEE-eh (/ɑ.mɑˈli.ɛ/). Press play above to hear Amalie said aloud.
What does the name Amalie mean?
Amalie is the Scandinavian form of Amelia, from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious'.
Is Amalie a boy or girl name?
Amalie is a girl's name.
How popular is Amalie?
Amalie is a rare name in the U.S. and a staple in Denmark and Norway.