Names

From the name of the amaranth flower, which is derived from Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos) meaning “unfading”. Ἀμάραντος (Amarantos) was also an Ancient Greek given name.

French form of Amarantha.

Spanish and Italian form of Amarantha.

Means “God’s grace” in Igbo.

Means “grace” in Igbo.

Bosnian form of ‘Ammar.

Means “immortal” in Sanskrit.

Means “loving” in Latin. This was the name of several early saints. It has sometimes been confused with the name Amandus.

Means “wishes” in Arabic.

Derived from Latin amanda meaning “lovable, worthy of love”. Saint Amandus was a 5th-century bishop of Bordeaux. It was also borne by a 7th-century French saint who evangelized in Flanders.