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Someone left a comment under the name Amalia in the database. It stated the name is also an ancient Greek name, from the word "amalos", means soft.
Is that true? I hope it is because I love Ancient Greek names. But I wanted to know the truth.
Thanks!
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Is that true? I hope it is because I love Ancient Greek names. But I wanted to know the truth.
Thanks!
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Pavlos says ...
Pavlos (on http://www.etymologica.com/page2.htm) has got Amaltheia but not Amalia. And I trust Pavlos!
Pavlos (on http://www.etymologica.com/page2.htm) has got Amaltheia but not Amalia. And I trust Pavlos!
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Thanks Anneza :-)
Amalia is quite popular in contemporary Greece because of Queen Amalia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalia_of_Oldenburg).
But the name itself is not of Greek linguistic origin ;-)
Amalia is quite popular in contemporary Greece because of Queen Amalia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalia_of_Oldenburg).
But the name itself is not of Greek linguistic origin ;-)
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Welcome back! It's been a long time ...
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I think that could be true. Look at Amaltheia here: http://www.etymologica.com/page2.htm. It lists amalos as meaning tender. This article: http://sthweb.bu.edu/archives/index.php?option=com_awiki&view=mediawiki&article=Talk:Ancient_Macedonian_language/Archive_2 (and many others) list the meaning of amalos as soft.
Amalia is a common name in Greece, but I can't find when it came into use. I searched for the etymology of Αμαλία in Greek and found pages that list the Germanic origin. I can't find direct evidence linking Amalia to amalos.
Amalia is a common name in Greece, but I can't find when it came into use. I searched for the etymology of Αμαλία in Greek and found pages that list the Germanic origin. I can't find direct evidence linking Amalia to amalos.
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Thanks for the information!
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Is it possible that Amalia came into usage during the time that Queen Amalia was the queen consort of Greece in the 19th century? Although this royal family was not Greek and not always popular she does seem to have left her mark:
"When she arrived in Greece as a Queen consort in 1837 she had an immediate impact on social life and fashion. She realized that her attire ought to emulate that of her new people, and so she created a romantic folksy court dress, which became a national Greek costume still known as the Amalia dress.
It follows the Biedermeier style, with a kaftan (καβαδι) top over which is worn a richly embroidered jacket. It was completed with a cap or fez, traditionally worn by married women, or with the kalpaki (a toque) of the unmarried woman, to which was added the black veil for going to church.
This dress became the usual attire of all Christian townswomen in both Ottoman Empire-occupied and liberated Balkan lands as far north as Belgrade.
In the early years of the new monarchy, Queen Amalia, with her beauty and vivaciousness brought a spirit of smart fashion and progress to the impoverished country. She laboured actively towards social improvement and the creation of gardens in Athens, and at first won the hearts of the Greeks with her refreshing beauty. The city of Amalias and the village of Amaliapolis were named for the Queen."
"When she arrived in Greece as a Queen consort in 1837 she had an immediate impact on social life and fashion. She realized that her attire ought to emulate that of her new people, and so she created a romantic folksy court dress, which became a national Greek costume still known as the Amalia dress.
It follows the Biedermeier style, with a kaftan (καβαδι) top over which is worn a richly embroidered jacket. It was completed with a cap or fez, traditionally worn by married women, or with the kalpaki (a toque) of the unmarried woman, to which was added the black veil for going to church.
This dress became the usual attire of all Christian townswomen in both Ottoman Empire-occupied and liberated Balkan lands as far north as Belgrade.
In the early years of the new monarchy, Queen Amalia, with her beauty and vivaciousness brought a spirit of smart fashion and progress to the impoverished country. She laboured actively towards social improvement and the creation of gardens in Athens, and at first won the hearts of the Greeks with her refreshing beauty. The city of Amalias and the village of Amaliapolis were named for the Queen."
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Thank you! :)
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