What is the origin of the name Ameela?

Ameela is a name of Germanic origin.

How do you pronounce Ameela?

Ameela is pronounced ah-MEE-lah.

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GirlGermanic

Ameela

ah-MEE-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

Peak Year

#14 in 2018

First Recorded

2017

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern variation of Amelia, a Germanic name meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It can also be linked to Latin roots.

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Amy Mila Meela

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Amy Mila Meela

Spelling Variations

Amelia Amila Ameelah

Similar Names

Camila Emilia Olivia Arabella

Personality Traits

industriouskindsweetdetermined

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