Amalinde

The name Amalinde is a feminine first name that carries various meanings, including 'the brave one with the lime wood shield', 'the capable and tender one', as well as 'the mild one from the people of the Amalers'. Its roots trace back to Gothic and Old High German, originating from the Gothic term amals, meaning 'capable, brave'.

What does the name Amalinde mean?

Amalinde is a girl's name with meanings such as 'the brave one with the lime wood shield', 'the capable and tender one', or 'the mild one from the people of the Amalers'. The name has its origins in Gothic and Old High German, derived from the Gothic word amals, meaning 'capable, brave', as well as the Old High German term amal or aml, which describes 'laborious work, advancement, diligence, capability, the Amalers (a tribe of the Ostrogoths)'. This is combined with the Old High German words lind, meaning 'mild, soft, tender, gentle, and friendly', or linta, which refers to 'the lime tree, the lime wood shield'. The Amalers were a Gothic people. Variations of the name include Amalindis, Amelinda, and Amelinde.

How do you pronounce Amalinde?

The sound and pronunciation of Amalinde: The name is four syllables long and softly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-ma-lin-de' [amalˈɪndə], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The short I in the stressed syllable sounds clear and precise. The ending '-de' provides a gentle conclusion and softens the strong internal structure, giving Amalinde a balanced and calm nature – tradition-conscious, yet softly rounded.

Popularity

In Germany, Amalinde is a rather rare first name. It has never made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its best position in the name charts in 2008 at rank 1,327. Between 1984 and 2024, Amalinde was given less than ten times in Austria, placing it at 7,542. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been chosen for newborns there.