Amalia

girlGermanic (European)Not a traditional Muslim name

Amalia is a Germanic (European) girl name meaning “Work, industrious”.

MeaningWork, industrious
GenderGirl
OriginGermanic (European)
Pronunciationah-MAH-lee-ah
Muslim name?Not a traditional Muslim name

Meaning and origin of Amalia

Amalia is a European name from the Germanic element amal, 'work' or 'labour', known through the Gothic Amal dynasty. It is used in Spain, Italy, Greece, Germany and Scandinavia. The similar sound to Arabic Amal is coincidental; the two names are unrelated.

Is Amalia a Muslim name?

Amalia is not a traditional Muslim name; it is a Germanic European name. Muslim parents who like the sound often choose Amal, Amaal, Amani or Aliya.

Where is the name Amalia used?

Common in southern and central Europe and Latin America.

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Spellings and variants of Amalia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amalia mean?

Amalia means 'Work, industrious'. It comes from Germanic (European).

Is Amalia a Muslim name?

Amalia is not a traditional Muslim name; it is a Germanic European name. Muslim parents who like the sound often choose Amal, Amaal, Amani or Aliya.

How do you pronounce Amalia?

Amalia is pronounced ah-MAH-lee-ah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.