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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Refuge, shelter, or protection
- Origin
- Spanish and Portuguese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ahm-PAH-roh
Amparo is a Spanish and Portuguese girl's name, pronounced ahm-PAH-roh, that means refuge, shelter, or protection. It has a vintage, worldly feel, a name with a sense of safe harbor built right into it.
Meaning & Origin of Amparo
Meaning: Refuge, shelter, or protection.
Origin: Spanish and Portuguese.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Amparo
ahm-PAH-rohIPA /ɑːmˈpɑːroʊ/
Popularity of Amparo
In the U.S., Amparo peaked at #845 in 1928, when 73 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #15400, with just 5 babies, so a child named Amparo today would almost certainly be the only one in her class.
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FAQ
What does the name Amparo mean?
Refuge, shelter, or protection. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Amparo?
Amparo is pronounced ahm-PAH-roh (IPA: /ɑːmˈpɑːroʊ/).
Is Amparo a popular name right now?
Amparo peaked at #845 in 1928 and is ranked #15400 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1911–2024.)
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