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I think that could be true. Look at Amaltheia here: http://www.etymologica.com/page2.htm. It lists amalos as meaning tender. This article: http://sthweb.bu.edu/archives/index.php?option=com_awiki&view=mediawiki&article=Talk:Ancient_Macedonian_language/Archive_2 (and many others) list the meaning of amalos as soft.

Amalia is a common name in Greece, but I can't find when it came into use. I searched for the etymology of Αμαλία in Greek and found pages that list the Germanic origin. I can't find direct evidence linking Amalia to amalos.

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• Curious about the name Amalia? (more info) - Egyptian Princess  Aug 22 2009, 4:55:39 PM
  • Pavlos says ... - Anneza  Aug 23 2009, 11:28:58 PM
    • Thanks Anneza :-) - Pavlos  Aug 24 2009, 1:13:38 AM
      • Re: Thanks Anneza :-) - Anneza  Aug 24 2009, 1:57:09 AM
  • Re: Curious about the name Amalia? (more info) - Marija Luminitsa  Aug 22 2009, 8:06:13 PM
    • Thanks for the information! nt - Egyptian Princess  Aug 23 2009, 12:21:17 PM
    • Re: Curious about the name Amalia? (more info) - Kirke  Aug 22 2009, 8:57:49 PM
      • Thank you! :) nt - Egyptian Princess  Aug 23 2009, 12:20:53 PM