Where does “Amelia” come from?
Amelia (English) comes from Ancient Greek μέλος, from Proto-Indo-European mel-, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
Amelia (English): The alternative name for Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia, US
Definitions
- The alternative name for Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia, US
Ancestry of “Amelia”, step by step
Amelia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek μέλος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | μέλος | part of a body, limb, member, part; part of a... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | mel- | soft; tender; weak; to deceive; to rub |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |
via English Amalia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Amalia | — |