Names

Feminine form of Amatus.

Derived from Greek ἀμαρύσσω (amarysso) meaning “to sparkle”. This was the name of a heroine in Virgil’s epic poem Eclogues [1]. The amaryllis flower is named for her.

Hebrew form of Amariah.

Means “snake” in Aymara.

Possibly from the Germanic name Adelmar, maybe influenced by Latin amarus “bitter”. This was the name of a legendary saint who was said to have sailed across the Atlantic to a paradise. He is especially popular in Galicia and Asturias in Spain.

From Sanskrit अमर (amara) meaning “immortal” and जिति (jiti) meaning “victory, conquering”.

Spanish form of Amaryllis.

Means “Yahweh has said” in Hebrew. This was the name of several Old Testament characters.

Meaning uncertain, perhaps from Arabic Ammar.

From Sanskrit अमर (amara) meaning “immortal” and दीप (dipa) meaning “lamp, light”.