Amália
/ ah-MAH-lee-ah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Hardworking
Meaning & Etymology
hardworking
hardworking
Etymology
Derived from the Latin name Amelia, which is thought to be a variation of the Germanic name Amalia, meaning ‘work’ or ‘industrious’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In Cape Verde, the name Amália is associated with strength and diligence, reflecting the values of resilience and hard work that are important in the island culture.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes dedication and perseverance, qualities that are highly valued in the Cape Verdean community.
Related names
Famous People
Amália Rodrigues
music · Portugal · b. 1920
A renowned Portuguese singer known as the 'Queen of Fado', who was of Cape Verdean descent.