Amaris

Amaris is a female first name that is considered a variant of the biblical Hebrew name Amariah. The direct translation is "God has spoken" or "God has promised."

What does the name Amaris mean?

Amaris is a feminine variant of the name Amariah, which is of biblical Hebrew origin. It can be literally translated as "God has spoken" or "God has promised." The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Hebrew Ămaryâh (אֲמַרְיָהוּ), meaning "Yahweh has said." Additionally, Amaris is considered an English and Spanish spelling of Amarante, which means "the Immortal" and "the Everlasting." This meaning has its origins in ancient Greek, derived from the word amárantos (ἀμάραντος), which means "immortal" and "unfading." Another derivation is the combination of a- (ἀ-) and maraíno (μαραίνω), meaning "no fading flower," "immortal flower," or "eternal flower." A biblical Hebrew interpretation also suggests the name means "given by God." Furthermore, it could be connected to the Latin amabilis, which means "lovable," "pleasant," "affectionate," and "attached." Especially in Latin American contexts, Amaris is often associated with "the Loving" or "the Pleasant."

How do you pronounce Amaris?

The pronunciation of Amaris is three syllables and harmonious. The name is usually pronounced as "A-ma-ris" [aˈmaːʁɪs], starting with an open "A" that conveys openness. The middle syllable gives the name substance, while the hissing "-s" creates a clear conclusion. Overall, Amaris sounds elegant, modern, and self-assured - soft at the beginning and concise at the end.

Popularity

Amaris enjoys great popularity in Germany. The first name currently ranks 1,921st in the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2021, when it climbed to 1,584th place. In the last ten years, Amaris has been chosen as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,279th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,744th.