What Does the Name Amaryllis Mean

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Amaryllis Name Meaning

LiteratureDerived from Greek αμαρυσσω (amarysso) "to sparkle". This was the name of a heroine in Virgil's epic poem 'Eclogues'. The amaryllis flower is named for her.

Origin: LiteratureGender: Girl
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3 Amaka
4 Adelais
5 Anabelle
6 Alojzia
7 Alojzija
8 Amabilis
9 Agnethe
10 Abigail
11 Amarachi
12 Ahinoam
13 Alessandra
14 Akanksha
15 Adoración
16 Aisling
17 Allison
18 Aislinn
19 Abigayle
20 Amabel
21 Amantius
22 Alžbeta
23 Amaia
24 Agnieszka
25 Allochka
26 Amado
27 Amadej
28 Amarjeet
29 Amalthea
30 Amarilis
31 Ameretat
32 Adriana
33 Alexandra
34 Adrianna
35 Amália
36 Amani
37 Alcyone
38 Amaal
39 Amador
40 Aleesha
41 Aemilia
42 Ama
43 Abilene
44 Abishag
45 Agurtzane
46 Abhilasha
47 Amaya
48 Ambrosia
49 Amada
50 Allyson
51 Adrienn
52 América
53 Amarantha
54 Agostina
55 Adalheidis
56 Alvilda
57 Ainslee
58 Amadeo
59 Alfonsina
60 Alberta
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