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Amri
Pronounced AHM-ree /ˈɑm.ri/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Hebrew Omri ('my life; my sheaf'), an Arabic 'my life; my command', and a modern -ri coinage; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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
Amri comes variously from the Hebrew Omri ('my life; my sheaf'), an Arabic sense, 'my life; my command' (from amr, 'a command'), and a modern -ri coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).
In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, my-life-and-my-command at the root, and modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amri mean?
Amri is variously Hebrew 'my life' (Omri) and Arabic 'my command'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Amri?
It's said AHM-ree /ˈɑm.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Amri a boy or girl name?
Amri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Amri?
Amri is a rare name in the U.S.