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Amara

ah-MAH-rah

Popularity

#121

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

African

Total Births

26,615

Peak Year

#2,300 in 2024

First Recorded

1961

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Amara has multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'immortal,' while in Igbo (Nigerian), it means 'grace' or 'mercy'. In Italian, it means 'bitter'.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Amara La Negra

    Dominican-American singer, actress, and television personality

  • Amara Walker

    CNN International anchor and correspondent

Nicknames

AmaMara

Spelling Variations

AmarahAmariAmargo

Similar Names

AaliyahKiaraMayaZara

Personality Traits

GracefulKindIndependentStrong

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