What is the origin of the name Amarah?

Amarah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Amarah?

Amarah is currently ranked #1343 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Amarah?

Amarah is pronounced ah-MAH-rah.

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GirlHebrew

Amarah

ah-MAH-rah

Popularity

#1343

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,444

Peak Year

#206 in 2019

First Recorded

1989

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Amarah is a name with multiple origins. In Hebrew it means "promised by God". It also has African roots meaning "grace".

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Mara Amy

Similar Names

Amara Adira Samara Tamara

Personality Traits

gracefulintelligentbeautifulspiritual

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