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Amelia

/əˈmiːliə/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A female given name of Latin origin.

    "Amelia is a popular name for girls in many English-speaking countries."
  2. 2

    A character in literature or film, often depicted as strong and independent.

    "In the movie, Amelia was portrayed as a fearless aviator who broke barriers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name Amelia is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'amelia', which means 'work'. It gained popularity in the 18th century and has been associated with industriousness and fertility.

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