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Amoura

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Pronounced ah-MOOR-ah /əˈmʊər.ə/High

Meaning: Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' or 'noble one,' resulting in a name evocative of romantic love and femininityMedium

In 30 seconds: Amoura is a softly romantic modern name built on the French word for love. Its three flowing syllables and warm vowel sounds make it feel both exotic and approachable.
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Origin MediumFrench, Arabic
MeaningModern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' or 'noble one,' resulting in a name evocative of romantic love and femininity
U.S. rank (2025)#527 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births570 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Amoura is a modern feminine name coined primarily in American English-speaking contexts, drawing its emotional resonance from French amour (love), which in turn comes from Latin amor. Some bearers and naming communities also connect it to Arabic amira (princess, noble). The name does not have an ancient independent tradition but belongs to the 21st-century trend of constructing lyrical feminine names from romantic root words.

Amoura began appearing on U.S. name charts in the early 2010s, reflecting a broader appetite for names that feel luxurious and emotionally expressive. Variant spellings such as Amora and Amoree also circulate, giving the name-family a small but growing presence. It is particularly popular among parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common Romance-language names like Amara or Amelia.

Did you know? The French word amour itself descends from Latin amor, the name of the Roman god of love — meaning Amoura carries the heritage of one of mythology's most enduring figures.
Overall data confidence 75%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmoraAmoreeAmoriah

Nicknames

MooMoraAmy

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If you like Amoura…

Amara— shares the Am- opening, Romance-language roots, and flowing feminine sound
Aurora— three-syllable Romance name with the same lyrical, luminous quality
Amelia— popular feminine name with overlapping vowel-rich texture and four-syllable flow
Amora— the most direct spelling variant with identical meaning and sound

Frequently Asked

What does the name Amoura mean?

Amoura is a modern feminine name built on French amour and Latin amor, both meaning 'love,' evoking romance and warmth.

How do you pronounce Amoura?

It is said ah-MOOR-ah — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amoura a boy or girl name?

Amoura is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Amoura?

Amoura is a modern invented name that has appeared on U.S. name charts since the early 2010s and remains a distinctive, uncommon choice.