Amari

How to say it

/əˈmɑr.i/

What it means

Several roots converged: Arabic Ammar ('long-lived'), Hebrew Imri ('eloquent'), and the Yoruba Amari ('strength, building'). Used as a unisex name in modern US English with strong African American and Latino uptake.

Amari has multiple root candidates that converged in modern English use. The Arabic Ammar (from the root 'mr) carries the sense of 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' The Hebrew Imri means 'my speech' or 'eloquent.' The Yoruba Amari means 'strength, building.' In modern US use Amari is firmly unisex and has been climbing since 2000. It's been in the US top 300 since 2010, with particularly strong uptake in African American and Latino families. No common nickname; Amari is already a short, melodic three-syllable name.

Heads-up notes

• Pronunciation

  uh-MAR-ee, three syllables, stress on the second.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Amar'e Stoudemire American basketball player (Amare/Amari variant), six-time NBA All-Star

Spelling variants

• Amare
• Amare
• Ammar

Names with the same feeling

• Amir Prince, commander
• Amara Grace, or 'eternal'
• Amaya End, or 'night rain'
• Amir Prince, commander
• Kai Sea, or 'keeper of the keys'

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