Names That Mean Work
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Emblyn
Cornish and Medieval English variation of Emmeline, French
"work"
The Cornish version of Emmeline holds many charms.
Idelette
French
"work"
A quaint French diminutive of Ida, borne by Idelette Calvin, wife of the French theologian and reformer John Calvin.
Amélia
French and Germanic
"work"
French spelling of Amelia, which is more popular than traditional Amélie in France.
Amelija
Lithuanian form of Amelia, German
"work"
The top girl name in Lithuania in 2020. Alternate spelling Emilija came in at Number 3.
Amelina
Old German form of Emmeline and Amelia
"work"
Now that the range of names including the modern Emmeline and Amelia -- relatives of each other, but of neither Emily nor Emma -- has become so fashionable, the original root name Amelina is also due…
Amalya
German
"work"
Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.
Melia
Greek mythology name, diminutive of Amelia, or Hawaiian
"ash tree; honey; work; plumeria"
This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are…