Latin Girl Names That Mean Love
Latin girl names that mean love come in more than one shape — some declare it outright, others tuck it inside a longer, older word.
Names190
OriginLatin
MeaningLove
GenderGirl
The clearest pattern on this list is the word amor itself, showing up almost unchanged. Amora keeps the Latin root nearly intact, while Amanda comes from the Latin gerundive amanda — literally 'she who must be loved,' the grammatical form behind its familiar gloss, worthy of love.
Other names carry love more quietly. Karina pairs 'pure' with the Latin carus, meaning beloved, and Mariana blends that same 'bitter, beloved' root with a separate 'grace' element — proof that love can arrive as one thread in a longer, older name rather than the whole point of it.
How Latin Girl Names That Mean Love Got Their Roots
Latin girl names that mean love mostly trace back to amare, 'to love,' and its offspring amor and carus. Not every beloved-themed name on this page is Latin by strict etymology — Amy reached English through an Old French root — but it sits in the same family of meaning, which is why parents researching one often end up circling the whole group.
From Household Names to Quiet Rediscoveries
The spread here runs from the everyday to the rare. Maria sits at #87 and has been used across cultures for centuries, while Loretta and Maren sit far further down the charts. Some names carry love in their literal root; others, like Rosie, earn it through simple, everyday warmth rather than etymology — proof that a name can feel loving without the word itself buried inside it.
Names List
Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)Pronounced muh-REE-uh▶Bella#136 in the U.S.Beautiful; lovely — from Italian bella, feminine of bello, from Latin bellus (beautiful, fair)Pronounced BEL-uh▶Amora#247 in the U.S.LovePronounced ah-MOR-ah▶Amy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amarePronounced AY-mee▶Mariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of gracePronounced mah-ree-AH-nah▶Rosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyPronounced ROH-zee▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the sea,' 'bittPronounced muh-RY-ah▶Maren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, belPronounced MAIR-en▶Amanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'worthy of lovePronounced uh-MAN-duh▶Mae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter') and MarPronounced MAY▶Loretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman victors; LorePronounced luh-RET-ah▶Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) through the ScPronounced kah-REE-nah▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meanPronounced mair-ee-AN-uh▶Belle#1005 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of bellusPronounced BEL▶Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished onePronounced AY-mee▶Cara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friendPronounced KAR-ah▶May#1357 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet formPronounced MAY▶Amor#1434 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of love.Pronounced AH-mor▶Aimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedPronounced AY-mee▶Carina#1479 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'Pronounced kuh-REE-nuh▶Amia#1623 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemporary AmerPronounced uh-MEE-uh▶Adora#2426 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, gloriousPronounced uh-DOR-uh▶Amity#3045 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), related toPronounced AM-ih-tee▶Maricela#3063 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin caelum meanPronounced mah-ree-SEL-ah▶Valentine#3160 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early Christian martyrPronounced VAL-en-tyne▶Annamarie#3166 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew 'hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favour') and Marie (French form of Mary, fPronounced an-ah-mah-REE▶Eymi#3230 in the U.S.Beloved; a phonetic spelling of Amy, from Old French amee and Latin amataPronounced AY-mee▶Amori#3328 in the U.S.Modern American name drawing on Latin amor, 'love', styled with the melodic -i endingPronounced ə-MOR-ee▶Amada#3441 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amataPronounced ah-MAH-dah▶Carissa#3448 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace', via the name Charissa; reinforced by Latin carissima, 'dearest, most beloved'Pronounced kə-RIS-ə▶Delina#3583 in the U.S.Beloved in Eritrean and Ethiopian (Habesha) communities; also a short form of Adelina/Delphina — undocumePronounced də-LEE-nə▶Fannie#3654 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era American namPronounced FAN-ee▶Esmee#3706 in the U.S.From French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved', past participle of esmer, 'to esteem/love'; a double-e spelling ofPronounced EZ-may▶Maribella#3723 in the U.S.Blend of Maria/Mari ('beloved' or 'star of the sea') with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'Pronounced mair-ih-BEL-ah▶Amylah#4034 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Amy ('beloved') and the -ylah ending; construction informalPronounced ə-MY-lah▶Lovella#4078 in the U.S.Elaboration joining 'love' (or Lovel, 'wolf cub') to the -ella ending; read 'little loved one'Pronounced loh-VELL-ah▶Mandy#4154 in the U.S.Pet form of Amanda — Latin amanda, 'lovable, worthy of love'Pronounced MAN-dee▶Marisela#4335 in the U.S.Latino blend of Maria ('beloved/bitter') with Marcela or Gisela; routes layeredPronounced mah-ree-SEH-lah▶Devina#4481 in the U.S.From Latin divinus, 'divine, heavenly', and/or a form of Davina (feminine of David, 'beloved'); routes laPronounced də-VEE-nah▶Marygrace#4520 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor'), given as one namePronounced MAIR-ee-grayss▶Passion#4528 in the U.S.From the word passion — Latin passio, 'suffering; strong emotion, fervor, love'Pronounced PASH-ən▶Amie#4554 in the U.S.French spelling of Amy — from Old French amee, 'beloved' (and amie, 'friend') — from Latin amare, 'to lovPronounced AY-mee▶Ammy#4555 in the U.S.-mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes layeredPronounced AM-ee▶Lovina#4718 in the U.S.From Lavinia (a legendary Latin name, of uncertain meaning); also echoes 'love'; here a vintage Amish/MenPronounced loh-VEE-nah▶Avamarie#4769 in the U.S.Compound of Ava ('life' or 'bird') and Marie ('beloved'); echoes the Latin 'Ave Maria'; given as one namePronounced AH-və-mə-ree▶Amicia#5015 in the U.S.From medieval Latin Amicia — from amicus/amica, 'friend' — 'friendship; beloved friend'Pronounced ə-MEE-shə▶Eimmy#5040 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Amy/Emmy — from Old French Amee, 'beloved' (from Latin amata)Pronounced AY-mee▶Amorette#5148 in the U.S.From Amor ('love', Latin) plus the French diminutive -ette — 'little love; a little sweetheart' (also a sPronounced am-ə-RET▶Milenia#5262 in the U.S.Milenia reads as an elaboration of the Slavic Milena, from a root mil meaning gracious, dear or beloved, Pronounced muh-LEE-nee-uh▶Annamaria#5439 in the U.S.Compound of Anna ('grace, favor', Hebrew) and Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') — a classic Catholic Pronounced ah-nah-mə-REE-ah▶Maryrose#5526 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Pronounced MAIR-ee-rohz▶Maybel#5528 in the U.S.May-spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear, worthy of love'Pronounced MAY-bəl▶Amaura#5610 in the U.S.A modern blend echoing Amara ('eternal; grace'), Aurora ('dawn'), and amour ('love'); no single fixed rooPronounced ə-MOR-ah▶Mea#5714 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — Italian/Spanish 'mine', and a pet form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); routes layerPronounced MEE-ah▶Aime#5783 in the U.S.A spelling of Aimée — from French aimée, 'beloved, dearly loved' (from Latin amata); here for girlsPronounced ay-MAY▶Cari#5815 in the U.S.A pet form of Cara ('beloved', Latin/Italian), Caroline ('free'), or Carys ('beloved', Welsh); routes layPronounced KAIR-ee▶Marypat#5830 in the U.S.Marypat compounds Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam (traditionally read 'bitter' or 'beloved'), with Pat, a shPronounced MAIR-ee-pat▶Mariaclara#6061 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; bitter; wished-for', Hebrew) and Clara ('bright, clear,Pronounced mah-REE-ah-KLAR-ah▶Esmay#6217 in the U.S.A -may spelling of Esme — from French/Latin esmé, 'esteemed; beloved' (the past participle of esmer, 'to Pronounced EZ-may▶Maebel#6525 in the U.S.A spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'Pronounced MAY-bəl▶Maryah#6533 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariah/Maria — variously 'beloved', 'of the sea (a drop of the sea)', and 'bitter'; routes Pronounced mə-RY-ah▶Dulcemaria#6679 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Dulce ('sweet', from Latin dulcis) and Maria (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sePronounced DOOL-seh-mah-REE-ah▶Maryclaire#6813 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; faPronounced MAIR-ee-klair▶Miarose#6821 in the U.S.A compound of Mia (variously 'mine', a pet of Maria 'beloved; of the sea', and Italian 'mine') and Rose (Pronounced MEE-ah-rohz▶Flonnie#6875 in the U.S.Flonnie is a Southern diminutive of Florence or Flora, both from the Latin 'flos', flower — so 'floweringPronounced FLON-ee▶Mariajulia#7099 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Maria (a form of Mary, 'beloved; star of the sea') and Julia ('youthful; of Jove/JuPronounced mah-REE-ah-HOO-lee-ah▶Marilu#7432 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light',Pronounced mah-ree-LOO▶Marysol#7436 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Sol, 'the sun' (Latin); often read Pronounced mah-ree-SOL▶Merit#7446 in the U.S.From the English word merit, 'worthiness; excellence; deserving' (from Latin meritum, 'a reward; that whiPronounced MER-it▶Rossibell#7448 in the U.S.Rossibell is a Latin American blended name joining Rosi, a pet form of Rosa ('rose,' from Latin), with thPronounced ross-ee-BEL▶Novia#7478 in the U.S.From Spanish novia, 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart'; also linked to Latin novus, 'new'; routes layePronounced NOH-vee-ah▶Lestine#7568 in the U.S.Lestine is best read as a clipped elaboration of a longer -stine name, most plausibly Ernestine or CelestPronounced luh-STEEN▶Amorie#7595 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a feminine of Amory/Amery ('ruler of work', Germanic) and an echo of Amor, 'lovePronounced AM-uh-ree▶Bonita#7633 in the U.S.From Spanish bonita, 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good')Pronounced boh-NEE-tah▶Meah#7809 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — variously Italian/Spanish 'mine', a short form of Maria ('beloved; star of the sea'),Pronounced MEE-ah▶Mande#7846 in the U.S.Mande is a spelling variant of Mandy, the familiar pet form of Amanda. Amanda comes from the Latin amandaPronounced MAN-dee▶Lunafreya#8215 in the U.S.A compound of Luna ('the moon', Latin) and Freya (an Old Norse goddess of love and beauty); made known byPronounced LOO-nah-fray-ah▶Amoria#8455 in the U.S.A modern name, built on Amor/Amora ('love', via the Latin amor) with an -ia ending; no single fixed root;Pronounced ah-MOR-ee-ah▶Deolinda#8645 in the U.S.Deolinda is a Portuguese name reading as Deo linda, beautiful to God, from Latin Deus meaning God and thePronounced day-oh-LEEN-duh▶Kareena#8667 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Karina/Carina — from the Latin cara, 'dear; beloved' (also 'a keel', and a southern coPronounced kah-REE-nah▶Karena#8668 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Karina/Karen — variously from the Latin cara, 'dear; beloved', and a Danish form of KaPronounced kah-REE-nah▶Esmi#9087 in the U.S.A spelling/short of Esme — from the Old French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' (from the Latin aestimatus)Pronounced EZ-mee▶Marabella#9303 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining Mara ('bitter; beloved') with -bella ('beautiful') and echoing Marabel/APronounced mair-uh-BEL-ah▶Marabelle#9304 in the U.S.A modern name, variously joining Mara ('bitter; beloved') with -belle ('beautiful') and echoing Marabel/APronounced MAIR-uh-bel▶Mayble#9317 in the U.S.A spelling of Mabel — from the Latin amabilis, 'lovable; dear; worthy of love'Pronounced MAY-bul▶Stellaluna#9524 in the U.S.A modern blend of Stella ('star,' Latin) and Luna ('moon,' Latin) - also the title fruit-bat heroine of aPronounced stel-uh-LOO-nah▶Virna#9723 in the U.S.Virna is a variant of Verna, from the Latin 'vernus', 'of spring, springtime', with some influence from MPronounced VUR-nuh▶Cariana#9741 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Cara/Cari ('beloved; dear') with the flowing -iana ending, akin to Ariana. MelodPronounced kar-ee-AH-nah▶Lovenia#9792 in the U.S.Lovenia is a folk variant of Lavinia, the name of a legendary queen in Roman myth and Virgil's Aeneid; thPronounced loh-VEE-nee-ah▶Karalynn#9855 in the U.S.A compound name — Kara ('beloved; dear', Latin/Italian cara) joined with a -lynn ending ('a pool/lake', WPronounced KAR-ah-lin▶Lunamarie#9943 in the U.S.A compound name — Luna ('the moon', Latin) joined with Marie ('of the sea; beloved', from Mary, Hebrew)Pronounced LOO-nah-mah-ree▶Marella#9959 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a diminutive of Mara/Mary ('of the sea; beloved') and a form of Maribel; routes Pronounced mah-REL-ah▶Mariacecilia#9960 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Cecilia ('blind; of the Caecilii cPronounced mah-REE-ah-seh-SEEL-yah▶Marianny#9962 in the U.S.A modern Dominican/Hispanic form of Mariana — a blend of Maria ('of the sea; beloved') and Ana ('grace');Pronounced mah-ree-AH-nee▶Mariavictoria#9963 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria ('beloved; of the sea', from Mary) joined with Victoria ('victory', Latin; the goPronounced mah-REE-ah-veek-TOR-yah▶Mayella#9975 in the U.S.A modern blend of May (the spring month / a form of Mary, 'beloved') with the diminutive -ella ('little')Pronounced may-EL-ah▶Omnia#10082 in the U.S.Two honest routes. In Latin, omnia means 'all things' — as in the motto omnia vincit amor, 'love conquersPronounced OM-nee-uh▶Amare#10291 in the U.S.From the Latin amare, 'to love', and the Amharic Amare, 'handsome; attractive'; more commonly a boy's namPronounced ah-MAR-ay▶Amorae#10298 in the U.S.A modern given name built on the Latin/Spanish amor, 'love', with a flowing -ae/-ay ending; routes uncertPronounced ah-mor-AY▶Chari#10434 in the U.S.Chari is usually a short form or respelling of Cherry or Charity; Charity comes from Latin caritas, 'ChriPronounced CHAIR-ee▶Rosangelica#10589 in the U.S.Rosangelica is a Latina compound name blending Rosa, 'rose', with Angelica, 'angelic' or 'of the angels' Pronounced roh-sahn-HEH-lee-kah▶Amyjo#10590 in the U.S.Amyjo runs the two names Amy and Jo together into one. Amy comes from the Old French Amee, 'beloved', whiPronounced AY-mee-joh▶Karah#10638 in the U.S.An -h spelling of Cara/Kara, from the Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'). A warm,Pronounced KAIR-ah▶Rosalita#10888 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Rosa/Rosalia, from the Latin rosa ('rose'), with the affectionate -ita ending - 'Pronounced roh-sah-LEE-tah▶Aimy#11094 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Amy, from the Old French Amee, 'beloved' (Latin amatus, 'loved'). The -im- spellingPronounced AY-mee▶Carianna#11367 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Cara/Cari ('beloved; dear') with the -ianna ending, akin to Arianna and Brianna.Pronounced kar-ee-AN-ah▶Evarose#11384 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Eva (Hebrew, 'life') and Rose (Latin, the flower and a symbol of love and Pronounced EE-vuh-rohz▶Stellina#11989 in the U.S.Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little star'. A tendePronounced stel-EE-nuh▶Ramanda#12083 in the U.S.Ramanda reads as a blend of Ramona and Amanda; Amanda comes from the Latin amanda meaning worthy of love,Pronounced ruh-MAN-duh▶Mandee#12235 in the U.S.Mandee is a stylized spelling of Mandy, a short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love, lPronounced MAN-dee▶Arasely#12251 in the U.S.Arasely is a phonetic respelling of Araceli or Aracely, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honorPronounced ah-rah-SEH-lee▶Carine#12454 in the U.S.Carine is a French and Scandinavian form of Carina or Karin; Carina comes from the Latin/Italian cara, 'dPronounced kah-REEN▶Dulcinea#12476 in the U.S.A literary name coined by Cervantes for the idealized lady of Don Quixote, from the Spanish dulce (Latin Pronounced dool-sih-NEH-ah▶Liliette#12862 in the U.S.Liliette is a French-flavored diminutive of Lily, from the Latin lilium ('lily; purity'), with the affectPronounced lil-ee-ET▶Mandi#12923 in the U.S.A short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love; lovable' (a -i spelling of Mandy). Used hPronounced MAN-dee▶Luvina#12972 in the U.S.Luvina is a folk variant of Lavinia, the name of a legendary queen in Roman myth and Virgil's Aeneid, resPronounced loo-VEE-nah▶Carena#12980 in the U.S.Carena is a variant spelling of Carina, from the Latin cara, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'; Carina is also Pronounced kuh-REE-nah▶Amenda#13262 in the U.S.Amenda is a spelling variant of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'lovable' or 'worthy of love,' a gerund ofPronounced uh-MEN-duh▶Zennia#13407 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Zinnia, the flower named in honor of the German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn; thePronounced ZEN-ee-uh▶Amadea#13535 in the U.S.Amadea is the feminine form of Amadeus, from Latin ama Deum — 'love God' — or amare Deum, 'to love God'. Pronounced ah-mah-DAY-uh▶Amanita#13539 in the U.S.Amanita reads as a Latinate elaboration of Amanda ('worthy of love') or Anita. It is also, plainly, the sPronounced am-uh-NEE-tuh▶Beata#13682 in the U.S.From the Latin beata, 'blessed; happy' — the feminine of beatus, the word behind 'beatitude.' Long used aPronounced bay-AH-tuh▶Ammie#13709 in the U.S.Ammie is an old spelling of Amy, from the Old French amée and Latin amata, 'beloved'; it can also serve aPronounced AM-ee▶Carra#13763 in the U.S.Carra is a doubled-consonant variant of Cara, from the Italian and Latin 'cara', 'dear' or 'beloved'. ThePronounced KAR-uh▶Clove#13803 in the U.S.The English word for the aromatic spice, from the French clou and Latin clavus, 'nail' — named for the drPronounced KLOHV▶Davinia#13852 in the U.S.Davinia is a Latinate feminine elaboration of David, from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'. It emerged in eighteenPronounced duh-VIN-ee-uh▶Correna#13896 in the U.S.Correna is a spelling variant of Corinna or Corina, from Greek 'kore', 'maiden'. Corinna was the name of Pronounced kuh-REE-nuh▶Amarria#13921 in the U.S.Amarria does not trace to a single documented root; it most plausibly reads as a blend of Amara (with rooPronounced uh-MAR-ee-ah▶Korissa#14123 in the U.S.Korissa is a K-spelling of Carissa, a name drawn from Latin 'carus', meaning dear or beloved, and sometimPronounced kuh-RISS-uh▶Karyna#14260 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Karina -- read as a form of Katherine ('pure') or from Latin cara ('dear; beloved')Pronounced kah-REE-nah▶Marisah#14286 in the U.S.Marisah is a decorated spelling of Marisa, an Italian and Spanish elaboration of Maria. Maria goes back tPronounced muh-REE-suh▶Lamaria#14416 in the U.S.The decorative La- prefix attached to Maria, the Latin and Spanish form of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam, whosPronounced luh-muh-REE-uh▶Lucija#14452 in the U.S.Lucija is the Croatian and Slovene form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, 'light'. Saint Lucy of Syracuse, anPronounced LOO-tsee-yah▶Lera#14454 in the U.S.In Russian, Lera is the everyday short form of Valeriya (Valeria), from Latin valere, 'to be strong, to bPronounced LEH-ruh▶Lety#14456 in the U.S.The everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. WidPronounced LEH-tee▶Charina#14567 in the U.S.Charina can be traced to the Latin cara ('dear, beloved') carried into the affectionate -ina ending, giviPronounced chuh-REE-nuh▶Almarosa#14607 in the U.S.Almarosa is a Spanish compound name joining Alma and Rosa. Alma means soul or, in Spanish, also nourishinPronounced al-muh-ROH-suh▶Mialuna#14635 in the U.S.A modern blend of two much-loved names: Mia (Italian 'mine', and a short form of Maria) and Luna (Latin 'Pronounced mee-uh-LOO-nuh▶Mandie#14664 in the U.S.Mandie is a pet form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love; lovable' (a gerundive of amare, 'Pronounced MAN-dee▶Lamanda#14695 in the U.S.Lamanda adds the decorative La- prefix to Amanda, from Latin 'amanda', 'worthy of love' or 'lovable'. ThePronounced luh-MAN-duh▶Carita#14804 in the U.S.Carita comes from the Latin caritas, 'charity, dearness, Christian love' (the source of the English 'charPronounced kuh-REE-tuh▶Orabelle#14854 in the U.S.Orabelle joins Ora, a name linked to the Latin 'aurum' (gold) or 'orare' (to pray), with the French 'bellPronounced OR-uh-bell▶Cherity#15016 in the U.S.Cherity is a respelling of Charity, the virtue name from the Latin caritas, 'love, esteem,' one of the thPronounced CHAIR-ih-tee▶Tatiyana#15117 in the U.S.Tatiyana is a spelled-out-loud form of Tatiana, the Russian feminine of the old Roman clan name Tatius; SPronounced tah-tee-AH-nuh▶Lovena#15196 in the U.S.Lovena reads as a folk variant of Lovina or Lavina, themselves worn-down forms of Lavinia, the name of thPronounced loh-VEE-nuh▶Karrina#15251 in the U.S.Karrina, with a doubled r, is a variant of Karina and Katrina. Karina is usually linked to the Latin caruPronounced kuh-REE-nuh▶Mariabella#15266 in the U.S.Mariabella joins Maria, the Latin form of Mary whose sense is debated between 'of the sea' and 'beloved,'Pronounced mah-ree-uh-BEL-uh▶Amoreena#15334 in the U.S.Amoreena is a modern invented name that leans on amore, the Italian and Latin word for love, dressed up wPronounced a-mo-REE-nuh▶Rosena#15361 in the U.S.Rosena is an early-American elaboration of Rose, close to the Italian Rosina, 'little rose'. The root is Pronounced roh-ZEE-nuh▶Amiee#15386 in the U.S.Amiee is a transposed spelling of Aimee — French for 'beloved,' from aimer, 'to love' — which is also thePronounced AY-mee▶Aracelia#15466 in the U.S.A fuller form of Araceli, from Latin ara caeli — 'altar of heaven'. The phrase is a Marian title in CathoPronounced ah-rah-SEL-ee-ah▶Carah#15571 in the U.S.A respelling of Cara, from the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friend'). The adPronounced KAR-ah▶Aaryanna#15694 in the U.S.Aaryanna is an ornate respelling of Ariana, the Italian form of Ariadne (Greek, 'very holy'), also associPronounced air-ee-AH-nuh▶Carisa#15711 in the U.S.Carisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin cara ('dear; Pronounced kah-RISS-ah▶Damora#15781 in the U.S.A modern coinage that reads as a Da- opening joined to Amora, from the Romance root amor, 'love.' No oldePronounced dah-MOR-ah▶Maretta#15847 in the U.S.Maretta is a pet elaboration of Mary or Margaret, formed with the Italian-style -etta ending, 'little'. TPronounced muh-RET-uh▶Emiley#15888 in the U.S.A respelling of Emily, from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; emulating' (sometimes read as 'industrious'). A bPronounced EM-uh-lee▶Florrie#15893 in the U.S.Florrie is an affectionate short form of Florence and Flora, from Latin flos, floris, 'flower,' and the rPronounced FLOR-ee▶Patria#15948 in the U.S.Patria is a Spanish and Latin name from the Latin patria, meaning homeland or fatherland, related to patePronounced PAH-tree-uh▶Caralee#15992 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Cara ('beloved; dear') and Lee ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name — akin to CarPronounced KAR-uh-lee▶Graceanne#16062 in the U.S.Graceanne joins Grace, from the Latin 'gratia', 'grace, favor', with Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, also 'Pronounced GRAYS-an▶Jakara#16150 in the U.S.Jakara is a coined American girl's name pairing the fashionable Ja- prefix with Kara — a name from Latin Pronounced juh-KAR-uh▶Karalee#16330 in the U.S.Karalee joins Kara — from Latin/Italian cara, 'beloved' or 'dear', also a short form of Katherine — with Pronounced KAR-uh-lee▶Karra#16338 in the U.S.Karra respells Kara/Cara, from the Italian and Latin 'cara' ('dear, beloved'); a related Irish Ciara sensPronounced KAR-uh▶Tattiana#16353 in the U.S.Tattiana is a spelling variant of Tatiana, the feminine of the Roman family name Tatius, borne by Titus TPronounced tat-ee-AH-nuh▶Tullia#16374 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Tullius, feminine Tullia — most famously Cicero's beloved daughter Tullia. A sPronounced TOOL-ee-uh▶Karinna#16384 in the U.S.Karinna is a doubled-consonant spelling of Karina, itself a form of Katherine ('pure') and often linked tPronounced kuh-REE-nuh▶Karrah#16474 in the U.S.Karrah is an ornamented spelling of Kara, from the Italian and Latin cara, 'dear, beloved'; the doubled rPronounced KAIR-uh▶Khara#16546 in the U.S.Khara is a name of uncertain origin. It most likely reads as a spelling of Kara or Cara, from Italian andPronounced KAR-uh▶Amandalee#16635 in the U.S.Amandalee joins Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love, lovable' (a gerundive of amare, 'to love'Pronounced uh-MAN-duh-lee▶Almarie#16672 in the U.S.Almarie joins Alma, a Latin word meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind,' to Marie, the French form of Mary, from Pronounced al-muh-REE▶Karyssa#16739 in the U.S.Karyssa is a decorative respelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Greek charis, 'grace', or Latin cPronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Marija#16758 in the U.S.Marija is the standard spelling of Maria across many Slavic and Baltic languages, including Serbian, CroaPronounced muh-REE-yuh▶Marriah#16827 in the U.S.Marriah is a respelling of Mariah, a form of Maria/Miriam, whose Hebrew roots are variously read as 'of tPronounced muh-RY-uh▶Carrina#17079 in the U.S.Carrina is a double-r variant of Carina or Karina, which trace to the Latin carus, meaning dear or belovePronounced kuh-REE-nuh▶Rosellen#17119 in the U.S.Rosellen is a compound of Rose and Ellen. Rose comes from the Latin rosa, the flower, long a symbol of bePronounced ROHZ-el-un▶Charidy#17323 in the U.S.Charidy is a phonetic respelling of Charity, one of the three great virtue names alongside Faith and HopePronounced CHAIR-uh-dee▶Caryssa#17397 in the U.S.Caryssa is a spelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Latin carus, 'dear' or 'beloved,' and sometimePronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Armanda#17454 in the U.S.Armanda is a Spanish and Italian feminine of Armando, and closely tied to Amanda, from the Latin amanda, Pronounced ar-MAN-duh▶Maurie#17528 in the U.S.Maurie is chiefly a pet form of Maureen or Maura, Irish names built on Mary, whose Hebrew root Miriam hasPronounced MOR-ee▶Querida#17744 in the U.S.Querida is the Spanish term of endearment 'beloved' or 'darling,' the feminine of querido, adopted directPronounced keh-REE-duh▶Karita#17799 in the U.S.Karita comes from the Latin caritas, charity or selfless love, the same root behind the English word charPronounced kuh-REE-tuh▶Charita#17867 in the U.S.Charita is drawn from Latin caritas, meaning charity or selfless love, the source of the virtue name CharPronounced chuh-REE-tuh▶Manda#17882 in the U.S.A short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy of love; lovable,' a gerundive of amare, 'to love.Pronounced MAN-dah▶Mandalyn#17883 in the U.S.Mandalyn is a coined given name built from Manda, a short form of Amanda (from the Latin amanda, 'lovablePronounced MAN-duh-lin▶Mariaha#18173 in the U.S.Mariaha is an ornate respelling of Mariah, itself an older spelling of Maria and thus of Mary, from the HPronounced muh-RY-ah▶Tatiyanna#18184 in the U.S.Tatiyanna is an elaborated respelling of Tatiana, a name from the Roman family name Tatius (of uncertain,Pronounced tah-tee-AH-nuh▶Mariesa#18189 in the U.S.Mariesa respells Marisa, an Italian and Spanish elaboration of Maria; the parent name is often read as ofPronounced muh-REE-suh▶Samanda#18384 in the U.S.Samanda reads as a blend of Sam and Amanda, or as Samantha nudged toward Amanda. Amanda is a Latin name mPronounced suh-MAN-duh▶Karrisa#19011 in the U.S.Karrisa is a K-spelled variant of Carissa, built on the Greek charis, 'grace,' by way of the Latin carus,Pronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amora mean?
Amora is a Spanish-Latin name that means simply 'love,' with a softer, more romantic sound than the plain word itself. It's been climbing in use over the past several years, part of a wider trend toward names that just say what they mean.
Is Amanda a Latin name that means love?
Yes. Amanda comes from the Latin gerundive meaning 'worthy of love' or 'she who must be loved.' It was a top-10 name in the 1980s and has been steadily regaining favor with parents drawn to its classic, dependable warmth.