Amaral

Amaral is a male first name that is primarily common in Portuguese-speaking regions. The origin of the name may be connected to the region 'quinta do Amaral' near Viseu.

What does the name Amaral mean?

The name Amaral is primarily used in Portuguese contexts. It is believed to carry the meaning 'place full of muscatel sage'.

Where does the name Amaral come from?

The name Amaral has its roots in Portuguese and represents a rare choice for male first names.

How do you pronounce Amaral?

The pronunciation of Amaral occurs in three syllables and has a flowing rhythm: 'A-ma-ral' [amaˈʁaːl]. The name begins openly and ends sonorously, with the rolling or aspirated R giving it dynamism, while the -l gently fades. Overall, Amaral conveys a melodic and warm sound that feels vibrant and open.

Popularity

In Germany, Amaral is a rather rare first name and has not yet appeared in the German name popularity charts. In Switzerland, it reached its highest position in the name charts in 1967 at 979th place. From 1930 to 2024, the name was given as a first name in Switzerland less than 10 times, placing it at 3,737th. In the last ten years, Amaral has not been used there.

Famous people

• Joao Justino Amaral Dos Santos (Brazilian footballer)
• Jorge Henrique Amaral de Castro (Brazilian footballer)
• Jose Carlos Amaral Vieira (Brazilian composer)
• Luiz Eduardo Amaral Serra Pereira (Brazilian footballer)
• Marcone Amaral Costa Junior (Brazilian football player)
• William Amaral de Andrade (Brazilian footballer)