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Amarantha

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Pronounced am-uh-RAN-thuh /ˌæm.əˈræn.θə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek amarantos, 'unfading,' by way of the amaranth flower that was said never to wilt — a poetic emblem of things that last. A literary, romantic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic bloom: Amarantha means 'the unfading flower; everlasting' (said 'am-uh-RAN-thuh'). Romantic and literary.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek amarantos, 'unfading,' by way of the amaranth flower that was said never to wilt — a poetic emblem of things that last. A literary, romantic name.
U.S. rank (2002)#15584
2002 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Amarantha traces to the Greek amarantos, 'unfading,' behind the amaranth flower. Long a favorite of poets for its 'everlasting' sense, it reads romantic and rare (said 'am-uh-RAN-thuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., prized for its literary flavor. Rare, floral, and romantic.

Did you know? Amarantha comes from the Greek for 'unfading' — the amaranth was the bloom poets said never wilts, a symbol of things that endure (said 'am-uh-RAN-thuh').
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References — Amarantha — Greek amarantos 'unfading'; the amaranth flower

Variations

AmarantaAmaranteAmaranth

Nicknames

AmaraMara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amarantha mean?

Amarantha is Greek for 'unfading' — from the amaranth flower said never to wilt.

How do you pronounce Amarantha?

It's said am-uh-RAN-thuh /ˌæm.əˈræn.θə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Amarantha a boy or girl name?

Amarantha is a girl's name.

How popular is Amarantha?

Amarantha is a rare name in the U.S.

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