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Amanita

ah-mah-NEE-tah

Amanita is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Derived from the Latin word for 'mushroom', specifically the Amanita genus, which includes some poisonous species. It symbolizes nature and transformation.”. It currently ranks #13539 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters7
Syllables4
OriginLatin

What Amanita Means

Derived from the Latin word for 'mushroom', specifically the Amanita genus, which includes some poisonous species. It symbolizes nature and transformation.

The Story of Amanita

Before the first bloom, the forest floor held secrets, and one of them was this name.

This name traces its roots to the Latin word for mushroom, specifically the renowned Amanita genus. Its first recorded use as a personal name is quite recent, appearing in the late 20th century. Though it carries connotations of nature's subtle power, including some of its most potent and transformative species, it has a mysterious allure.

You imagine a child who will grow into someone deeply connected to the earth. This name whispers of secrets held in damp soil and the cycle of growth and decay, a profound connection to the natural world that will be a constant in your child's life.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

UniqueMysteriousConnected to Nature

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Peak Year

#8 in 2022

Total Births

32

First Recorded

1973

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