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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Love
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese/Latin (the word for 'love')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ah-MOR
Amor is a neutral name that comes straight from the Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin word for 'love,' pronounced ah-MOR. It has a clean, modern feel, and its meaning couldn't be more direct if a parent wants that word itself to be the name.
Meaning & Origin of Amor
Meaning: Love.
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese/Latin (the word for 'love').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amor
ah-MORIPA /ɑːˈmɔːr/
Popularity of Amor
In 2024, Amor ranked #1434 on the SSA list with 154 babies given the name — and that same year also marks its highest rank on record across the SSA's 1912-2024 data.
Names Like Amor
These names share Amor’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Amor mean?
Love. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amor?
Amor is pronounced ah-MOR (IPA: /ɑːˈmɔːr/).
Is Amor a popular name right now?
Amor is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1434 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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