Amarante

The name Amarante is a very rare French variant of Amarantha and translates to 'the immortal' as well as 'the never-fading'.

What does the name Amarante mean?

Amarante is an extraordinary French form of the name Amarantha. The meaning of the name encompasses 'the immortal' and 'the never-fading'. It has its roots in Ancient Greek, derived from the word component amárantos (ἀμάραντος), which means 'immortal' and 'unfading', as well as from the parts a- (ἀ-) and maraíno (μαραίνω), which translate to 'no fading flower', 'immortal flower', and 'eternal flower'. The name was originally used for flowers of the genus Amaranth, which includes the garden amaranth. Other variants include Amaranta, Amara, Amarah, Amaris, and Amarisa. Male forms are Amaranth, Amaranto, and Amaro. The name gained popularity through Saint Amaranthus, a martyr who is venerated in Albi, southern France.

Where does the name Amarante come from?

The name Amarante has an Ancient Greek origin and means 'the immortal'.

How do you pronounce Amarante?

The pronunciation of Amarante is melodic and four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-ma-ran-te' [amaˈʁantə], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The rolling or breathy 'R' gives the sound a certain dynamism. The ending '-te' provides a clear, yet not harsh, conclusion. This makes Amarante appear elegant and fluid, sonorous, soft, and with a romantic touch.

Popularity

In Germany, Amarante is a rare first name. It has never been listed in the German first name charts. The best ranking in Italy was achieved by Amarante in 2010, reaching 2,141st place. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 7,492nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Ama / Amara / Amy

Famous people

• Bruna Amarante Da Silva (football player from Brazil)
• Regis Amarante Lima de Quadros (female football player from Brazil)