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Amalya
Pronounced ah-MAHL-yah /ΙΛmΙl.jΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Amalya, 'the work/labour of the Lord'; also echoes Amelia ('industrious', Germanic); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Amalya comes from Hebrew Amalya, 'the work/labour of the Lord' (amal, 'work, labour', plus the divine -ya) β and it also echoes Amelia/Amalia, from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name across the Jewish and Armenian worlds (said 'ah-MAHL-yah'; nickname Mali).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, the-work-of-the-Lord at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amalya mean?
Amalya is Hebrew for 'the work of the Lord'; it also echoes Amelia, 'industrious'. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Amalya?
It's said ah-MAHL-yah /ΙΛmΙl.jΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Amalya a boy or girl name?
Amalya is a girl's name.
How popular is Amalya?
Amalya is a rare name in the U.S.