Description:
AEMELAMMAsurname is derived from the ancient Egyptian word 'Amenemhat', which means 'beloved of Amun'. The name was originally given to a prince who was the son of Pharaoh Amenemhat III and his wife Mutemwiya. The prince's full name was Aemelamun. The name was later adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter, Aemelia, who was married to the Roman Emperor Claudius. The name gradually spread throughout the Roman Empire and became popular among the aristocracy. In England, the name was first recorded in the 10th century and became very popular among the Anglo-Norman aristocracy. The name has been popular in the United States since the 18th century. The name is usually pronounced 'A-meh-lee-a-muh-tuh'.
