Amara at a glance
- Meaning
- Grace
- Origin
- Igbo
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- A-ma-ra
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Amaara, Amariya, Amarra, Amaariya, Amaarra, Amarya
Lucky details for Amara
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Amara is a Igbo name meaning “grace”. Parents choose Amara for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Amara reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Amara
What does the name Amara mean?
Amara means “grace” and comes from a Igbo root.
Is Amara a boy or girl name?
Amara is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Amara?
Amara is pronounced A-ma-ra (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Amara?
The lucky number for Amara is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Amara?
Popular short forms include Amai, Amar, Amay, Amy.
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