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Amaryllis

Girl · Greek · Long name

Meaning
To sparkle; a flowering plant
Pronunciation
am-uh-RIL-is
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'amarysso' meaning to sparkle, for the bulb flower.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AmarylissEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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