Amara
Meaning of Amara
The name Amara is a beautiful and versatile choice for a baby girl, with rich origins and meanings across different cultures. In Italian and Spanish, it is pronounced as ah-MAH-rah (/aˈmaɾa/), while in English, it is pronounced as uh-MAHR-uh (/əˈmɑːrə/). The name Amara has roots in multiple languages: in Latin, it means "everlasting" or "grace," while in Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria, it means "grace" or "mercy." This elegant name has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States over the past few decades. According to data, Amara ranked 123rd most popular name for newborn girls in 2023, up from its rank of 654th in 2010. The variation Amarah offers an alternative spelling without straying far from its original charm. Whether you are drawn to its timeless grace or its multicultural resonance, Amara is a name that carries both beauty and depth.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ah-MAH-rah (/aˈmaːra/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-MAH-rah (/aˈmaɾa/)
British English
- Pronunced as uh-MAHR-uh (/əˈmɑːrə/)
American English
- Pronunced as uh-MAHR-uh (/əˈmɑrə/)
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Notable People Named Amara
| Amara Enyia is an American strategist, politician, and community organizer known for her work with the Movement for Black Lives and her mayoral candidacy in Chicago. |
| Amara La Negra, born Diana Danelys De Los Santos, is a Dominican-American singer, actress, and television host, best known for her role on Love & Hip Hop: Miami and her multi-album record deal with BMG. |
| Tuwuh Adijatitesih Amaranggana, also known as Amara or Mara, is a well-known Indonesian actress, model, and singer. |
| Amara Thornton is a historian of archaeology, specializing in British archaeologists in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and situating archaeology within its broader historical context. |
| Amara Karan - Amara Karunakaran is an English actress known for her roles in Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited and St Trinian's. |
| Amara Majeed is a Muslim American activist, author, and founder of The Hijab Project, known for empowering Muslim women and promoting open dialogue. |
| Amara Miller is an American actress recognized for her breakout role in the film The Descendants, earning her a Young Artist Award. |
