The name Amara is a girl's name of Italian, Greek, African origin meaning "grace or bitter". Amara is ranked #208 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Names That Mean Love and discussed in our forums with posts like "Adding Then Eliminating -- Girls Themed".
From the experts:
Strong, attractive, and stylish, Amara is a true multicultural choice enjoying some popularity in both the US and the UK. The two meanings we list are the best-known, but Amara is also a Sanskrit name meaning immortal and a Mongolian name meaning peaceful. Amara is the Italian word for bitter, from the same root as Mary and Miriam. On Nameberry, Amara is a hugely popular name, hopping all the way up to Number 2 for the first half of 2018. With so much going for it, this once-unusual choice could well be the Amanda or even the Mary of tomorrow.
Lists containing Amara:
- Names That Mean Beautiful
- Cool Winter Baby Names
- Best Girl Names Starting with Vowels
- Pretty Girl Names
- Names That Mean Love
- Names with Inspirational Meanings
- Favorite Names on Nameberry
- Valentine's Day Baby Names
- Labrador Retriever Names
- Names That Mean Grace
Comments
TechnoKitten Says:
Steve glover Says:
I have had a steadily increasing interest in both male and female names. Sometimes, I know the meaning of a name, as of today, when I spoke with an English lady with the name Amara.
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jacabrown628 Says:
My 10 year old daughter's name is Amara. We pronounce it uh mar uh (nickname Mara (mar uh)). We have met two other Amaras in the last decade. I love that it's different without being outrageous.
Miri Says:
I hear A-MAH-ra and A-MAY-ra pronunciations. I personally pronounce it A-MAH-ra. Either way, I like the name. Sort of like Ruby or any other jewel name.
Noktelfa Rootcreeper Says:
In the description of this name, the author took a moment to disparage a language spoken by 10 million people. Fine, you don't like foreign languages, maybe you're a little racist or some other flavor of bigot, maybe you think you aren't. But there's no call for attacking the language of so many people.
lindseylou89 Says:
There's always one isn't there? :)
Xvenus Says:
Amara is a beautiful name mothers love to give girls in Igbo culture. Its full form usually is; Amarachukwu or Amarachi - God's Grace. Attaching "Chi" - God to names is fairly popular among Igbo's. Hearing this name makes one envision a very beautiful and graceful girl.
Jessica Says:
I love this name so much. Amara is so delectably beautiful. Mari is a cute nickname too. She has the aura of a modern girl and the class of an ancient Grecian princess. Perfection! Also easily pronounceable.
Daiseymae Says:
I love this name. It is so feminine and ethereal sounding.
Zoey_Artemisia Says:
This is the shortened version of the Ancient Greek name Amarantham meaning 'eternally beautiful' or 'one who will be forever beautiful'. I think this would be a good choice for people who are too afraid to use the name Callisto, which has the same meaning and is still Greek.
Guest Says:
I love this name but I know a really b---hy girl with this name. Sigh
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I like it,but I prefer Tamara