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Amaro
How to Pronounce Amaro
Pronounced ə-MAH-roh /əˈmɑ.roʊ/Medium
Meaning: From the Galician/Spanish San Amaro — possibly from Germanic, 'dark', or linked to Latin amarus, 'bitter'; routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Amaro comes from the Galician and Spanish San Amaro — a legendary pilgrim saint — possibly from a Germanic name meaning 'dark', or linked to Latin amarus, 'bitter' (routes layered, which we note). A melodic, distinctive name across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America (also a Galician surname; said 'ə-MAH-roh').
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, dark-or-a-pilgrim-saint at the root, and melodic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amaro mean?
Amaro is a Galician/Spanish saint's name, possibly 'dark' (Germanic) or 'bitter' (Latin); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Amaro?
It's said ə-MAH-roh /əˈmɑ.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Amaro a boy or girl name?
Amaro is a boy's name.
How popular is Amaro?
Amaro is a rare name in the U.S.