What is the origin of the name Amarilis?

Amarilis is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Amarilis?

Amarilis is currently ranked #11128 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Amarilis?

Amarilis is pronounced ah-mah-RILL-is.

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Amarilis

ah-mah-RILL-is

Amarilis is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variant of Amaryllis, from the Greek word 'amaryssein' meaning 'to sparkle'. Also, a flower name.”. It currently ranks #11128 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1990.

Letters8

Syllables4

OriginGreek

What Amarilis Means

“A variant of Amaryllis, from the Greek word 'amaryssein' meaning 'to sparkle'. Also, a flower name.”

The Story of Amarilis

Imagine a name that sparkles with the brilliance of a flower, a light that has been waiting to illuminate your child's path.

Amarilis traces its lineage to the Greek 'amaryssein,' meaning 'to sparkle.' This radiant meaning inspired the name of a beautiful, shy shepherdess in Virgil's pastoral poems. It also lent its lyrical sound to a genus of South American bulbous plants, known for their striking, star-shaped flowers, which bloomed into popularity in European gardens in the 17th century.

There's a vivid radiance to the name Amarilis, a feeling of something brilliant about to bloom. When you first speak it, it sparkles on your tongue, much like the flower it's named after. This name is for a daughter you envision will possess an inner light, a natural elegance that brightens every room she enters, making the ordinary feel extraordinary.