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Amyris

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Pronounced uh-MEER-iss /əˈmɪr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek amyron, 'greatly perfumed; intensely scented' — also the name of a genus of fragrant flowering trees. A botanical, meaning-rich name; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A fragrant name: Amyris means 'greatly perfumed' (said 'uh-MEER-iss'). Botanical and rare.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek amyron, 'greatly perfumed; intensely scented' — also the name of a genus of fragrant flowering trees. A botanical, meaning-rich name; noted honestly.

History & Origin

Amyris is Greek for 'greatly perfumed,' also a genus of fragrant trees. It reads botanical and evocative — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-MEER-iss').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, fragrant, and botanical.

Did you know? Amyris comes from the Greek for 'greatly perfumed' — also a genus of fragrant trees — a botanical, meaning-rich name, noted honestly (said 'uh-MEER-iss').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Amyris — Greek 'greatly perfumed'; fragrant botanical

Variations

AmyraAmyrissAmiris

Nicknames

AmyRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amyris mean?

Amyris is Greek for 'greatly perfumed'; it also names a genus of fragrant trees.

How do you pronounce Amyris?

It's said uh-MEER-iss /əˈmɪr.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amyris a boy or girl name?

Amyris is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Amyris?

Amyris is a rare name in the U.S.