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Amari: meaning and origin

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Amari

“Strength, eternal”

Gender
🧒 Unisex
Origin
🌍 African
Letters · syllables
5 · 3
Starts with
A

Modern

About the name Amari

Amari is a girl or a boy’s name from the African tradition. Its meaning is “strength, eternal”. Names from African languages such as Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo and Akan, often with a full sentence of meaning — like Amara, Kofi, Zuri and Jabari.

It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.

More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.

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  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
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Questions and answers

What does the name Amari mean?

Amari is a name of African origin. It means: strength, eternal.

Is Amari a boy or girl name?

Amari is used for both girls and boys in the US.

How many syllables does Amari have?

Amari has 5 letters and about 3 syllables.