Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Fresh, Sparkling, Greek name meaning 'to sparkle'
Pronunciation: am-uh-RIL-lis, /ˌæməˈrɪlɪs/, AE M ER IH L IH S
Popularity Rank: #77,051
The name Amaryllis is derived from the Greek word 'amarysso' which means 'to sparkle'. In Greek mythology, Amaryllis was a shepherdess who loved a shepherd named Alteo. Her love was so strong that she pierced her heart with a golden arrow and from her blood grew a beautiful flower. The amaryllis flower represents pride, determination, and beauty.
The name Amaryllis is of Greek origin and means Fresh, Sparkling, Greek name meaning 'to sparkle', associated with pride, determination, and beauty.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Amaryllis is commonly found in France, United States of America, Belgium, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: am-uh-RIL-lis
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌæməˈrɪlɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE M ER IH L IH S
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Amaryllis is recorded 336 times globally, ranking it as the 77,051th most common name worldwide.
Amaryllis is most prevalent in France, with 86 occurrences, making it the 11,279th most popular name in the country.
In Greece, the name Amaryllis is found among 1 in every 4356 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #11,279 | 1 : 15,163 |
| United States of America | #21,196 | 1 : 24,447 |
| Belgium | #6,186 | 1 : 8,022 |
| Greece | #3,089 | 1 : 4,356 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Amaryllis from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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