Girl
Hebrew
3 syllables
Amaris
ah-MAH-ris
/əˈmɑː.rɪs/
"Promised by God" — a rare Hebrew treasure with lyrical beauty and divine promise
Amaris comes from the Hebrew Amarya meaning God has promised or promised by God, making it a name of divine covenant. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as a priestly name. In modern use it is treasured for its melodic sound and meaningful heritage, and has been gaining popularity in the United States as parents seek beautiful, spiritually meaningful names.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesA · ma · ris
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordAmarya
MeaningGod has promised, promised by God
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJuly 26
Nicknames
MariAriAmmyMaris
About the Name Amaris
Amaris means God has promised or promised by God in Hebrew, from the root Amarya. It is a name of divine covenant and spiritual promise.
Amaris has Hebrew biblical origins, appearing as a name of priests in the Old Testament. It has been adapted as a feminine given name in modern use.
Amaris is rising in popularity, entering the US top 1000. It is a beautiful and uncommon choice that appeals to parents seeking a meaningful, melodic name.
Amaris Grace, Amaris Faith, and Amaris Rose are spiritually resonant combinations that complement the name's divine meaning.
Amarises are often seen as spiritually grounded, creative, and quietly strong — a name carrying a sense of divine purpose.
Amaris is the most common spelling. The biblical form is Amarya or Amariah. Damaris is a related but distinct New Testament name.
Personality of Amaris
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Amaris
Creativity
84%
Elegance
86%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
76%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Amaris
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Amaris (biblical)
Name of several priestly figures in the Hebrew Bible
A
Amaris
Name appearing in various literary and artistic works of the 20th century
A
Amaris
Rising given name embraced across diverse American families
Middle Names for Amaris
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Amaris
Amaris Grace
Amaris Rose
Amaris Faith
Amaris Jade
Amaris Celeste
Amaris Noelle
Amaris Renee
Amaris Marie
Amaris Sofia
Amaris Belle
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History of Amaris
900 BC
Amarya used as a priestly name in ancient Israel
1000
Name preserved in Hebrew biblical manuscripts and Talmudic texts
1990
Amaris begins appearing in US naming records
2015
Amaris enters the US top 1000 as a rising choice for girls
Numerology & Symbolism of Amaris
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Amber
🌸
Lucky Flower
Freesia
Amaris Around the World
How Amaris is written in different languages and scripts
أماريس
Arabic
アマリス
Japanese
Амарис
Russian
아마리스
Korean
阿马里斯
Chinese
Αμάρις
Greek
अमारिस
Hindi
אֲמַרְיָה
Hebrew
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