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Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. MAHL-khən  [key]

Meaning & History

Diminutive of Amalia with the common German diminutive ending -chen.

The name also occurs in several literary works, e.g., in "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers" by Goethe.

Rarely, if ever, used as an official given name.
Added 3/26/2017 by elbowin
Edited 12/28/2022 by Mike C and elbowin