Amarylis: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Amarylis – Meaning: to sparkle – Origin: Greek – Pronunciation: am-uh-RIL-iss


Amarylis is a Greek name used mostly for girls meaning “to sparkle”.

Meaning & Origin of Amarylis

Meaning: To sparkle.

Origin: Greek.

How to Pronounce Amarylis

Phonetic: am-uh-RIL-iss   IPA: /ˌæməˈrɪlɪs/

Popularity of Amarylis

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1928–2024.

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