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Amor

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Pronounced AH-mor /ˈɑː.mɔːr/High

Meaning: Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of love.High

In 30 seconds: Amor is a short, vibrant name meaning love, carrying both classical Latin roots and modern Spanish-language warmth. It suits parents who want a name that is both universal and deeply meaningful.
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish, Portuguese
MeaningLove; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of love.
U.S. rank (2024)#1434 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births154 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419722024

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

History & Origin

Amor derives from the Latin root *amare* (to love), which gave rise to a vast family of words across the Romance languages. In ancient Rome, Amor was used as a poetic synonym for Cupid, the deity of desire.

As a given name, Amor has been used in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America for centuries, often as a devotional name evoking divine love. It remains in occasional use today across Hispanic communities and has gained fresh attention among English-speaking parents attracted to short, meaningful names.

Did you know? In Roman mythology Amor was another name for Cupid, the winged god of love — making this name a direct link to one of antiquity's most recognizable divine figures.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Amor — Etymology and usage overviewOxford Latin Dictionary — Definition of amor

Variations

AmoraAmoreAmori

Nicknames

AmyMori

Famous Bearers

  • ★Amor (Cupid) (mythological)
    Roman god of love, identified with Cupid and the Greek Eros, and described as the son of the goddess Venus.

If you like Amor…

Amora— Feminine elaboration of the same Latin love root
Amore— Italian cognate with identical meaning
Aria— Short, melodic Latin-rooted girls name
Esme— Short romantic-meaning name from Old French
Cora— Concise classical girls name with ancient roots

Frequently Asked

What does the name Amor mean?

Amor means love, derived directly from the Latin word amor. It also doubles as the Spanish and Portuguese word for love.

How do you pronounce Amor?

Amor is pronounced AH-mor, two syllables with stress on the first: /ˈɑː.mɔːr/.

Is Amor a boy or girl name?

Amor is predominantly used as a girl's name today, though historically it was also a masculine mythological name (the Roman god of love).

How popular is Amor?

Amor is a rare but rising name in English-speaking countries, more common in Hispanic communities and parts of Africa.