Amarah
Sanskrit/Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Amarah
The name 'Amarah' means "eternal" or "immortal" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *amar* (undying), and also carries meanings of "strength" or "shelter" in Arabic from the root *ʿ-m-r* (to live long or build).
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Etymology
The name 'Amarah' means "eternal" or "immortal" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *amar* (undying), and also carries meanings of "strength" or "shelter" in Arabic from the root *ʿ-m-r* (to live long or build). It is used in Hindu and Sikh cultures (as a unisex name from Sanskrit) and in Islamic cultures (as a feminine name from Arabic), with historical usage in medieval India and the Middle East.
Amarah currently ranks #1,186 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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