Amour

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Amour Pronunciation

Amour is pronounced ah-MOOR /ɑˈmur/Medium

Meaning: From French amour, 'love' (from Latin amor)Medium

In 30 seconds: Love itself: Amour is French for 'love'. Romantic, soft, and warm — a tender word-name (said 'ah-MOOR').

Origin MediumFrench, Latin

MeaningFrom French amour, 'love' (from Latin amor)

U.S. rank (2024)#4877 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 194

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

Amour comes from French amour, 'love' (from Latin amor). A romantic, tender word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys; it's said 'ah-MOOR'.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, love at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Amour means 'love' in French (Latin amor) — a tender, romantic word-name, used for both sexes; soft and warm.

Overall data confidence 60%

French references — amour — etymology

AmorAmore

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Amor— the Latin/Spanish form

Amore— the Italian form

Love— the English word-name

Artur— lands in the same popularity range

Antoine— lands in the same popularity range

How do you pronounce Amour?

Amour is pronounced ah-MOOR (/ɑˈmur/). Press play above to hear Amour said aloud.

How do you say Amour?

Amour is said ah-MOOR (/ɑˈmur/). Press play above to hear Amour said aloud.

What does the name Amour mean?

Amour is French for 'love'.

Is Amour a boy or girl name?

Amour is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Amour?

Amour is a rare name in the U.S.