Amiria

Amiria is a Māori variant of the name Amelia, which in turn is a form of Amalia. Translated, the name means 'the capable' or 'the brave'.

What does the name Amiria mean?

Amiria is a Māori spelling of the name Amelia, which is a derivative of Amalia. The meaning of the name is directly 'the capable' or 'the brave'. Its origins can be found in the Gothic word amals, meaning 'capable' or 'brave'. The term amal or aml is also found in Old High German, which stands for 'hard work', 'advancement', or 'capability'. Additionally, Amiria can be seen as a variant of Emilia or Emily. In this context, the name means 'the diligent', derived from the Latin aemulus, which means 'ambitious' and 'eager'.

Where does the name Amiria come from?

The origin of the name Amiria is both Gothic and Latin, carrying the meaning 'the capable'.

How do you pronounce Amiria?

The sound and pronunciation of Amiria: The name Amiria consists of four syllables and has a soft, flowing sound. It is usually pronounced as 'A-mi-ri-a' [a.miˈʁiːa], starting with an open 'a' sound. The sequence of vowels creates a gliding and gentle movement that rises towards the stressed syllable. The open '-ia' at the end provides a soft and floating conclusion. Thus, Amiria conveys an elegant, melodic impression and possesses a calm, harmonious presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Amiria is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd among the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2018, when it reached 4,078th place. Over the last ten years, Amiria has been used as a first name less than 10 times, resulting in an 8,310th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Amiria ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ami / Ammes

Famous people

• Amiria Henare (author)