Amare

Also a girl's name

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    Origin:
  • African: Possesses great strength
  • Arabic: Variation of Amar, which means "moon" in Arabic.
  • Hebrew: Eternal
Description:
Exotic, unusual names for boys are the fashion these days, and Amare certainly fits the bill. Popularized in the last decade in part because of basketball player Amare Stoudemire, this name conjures the sun-soaked deserts of Ethiopia while evoking traditional African lineage.
Popularity:
How popular is Amare? Here's how many babies were named Amare over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Famous Namesakes:
Basketball player Amare Stoudemire
Syllables:
2
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