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Amparo
Pronounced ahm-PAH-roh /ɑmˈpɑː.roʊ/Medium
Meaning: From the Spanish amparo, 'shelter; protection; refuge' — carried as a Marian title, Nuestra Senora del Amparo ('Our Lady of Refuge'). A warm devotional name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Amparo draws on the Spanish amparo, 'shelter; refuge,' tied to the Marian title Our Lady of Refuge. A warm, devotional classic in Spanish-speaking families — rare in the U.S. (said 'ahm-PAH-roh').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Spanish-speaking communities. Rare, warm, and devotional.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amparo mean?
Amparo is Spanish for 'shelter; protection; refuge' — a Marian title, Our Lady of Refuge.
How do you pronounce Amparo?
It's said ahm-PAH-roh /ɑmˈpɑː.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Amparo a boy or girl name?
Amparo is a girl's name.
How popular is Amparo?
Amparo is a rare name in the U.S.