Amaru
ah-MAH-roo
Popularity
#12202
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
955
Peak Year
#67 in 2021
First Recorded
1996
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Meaning 'strong' or 'bitter' in Quechua. In Inca mythology, Amaru is a mythical serpent or dragon.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Amaru Inca Yupanqui
Inca Emperor of the Inca Empire
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