Amor

The unisex name Amor derives from Latin and means 'love'. In Romance languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian, 'Amor' also means 'love'.

What does the name Amor mean?

Amor is a unisex name that originates from Latin and means 'love'. In Roman mythology, the god of love bears the name Amor, and his parents are Mars and Venus. The first name can be given to both boys and girls. A feminine variant of the name is Amora.

Where does the name Amor come from?

The name Amor has its roots in Latin and means 'love'. The Latin word root amor stands for love and is also found in Romance languages such as Spanish.

How do you pronounce Amor?

The pronunciation of Amor is two syllables and has a gentle sound. It is pronounced as 'A-mor' [aˈmoːʁ] or [ˈaːmɔʁ] and begins with an open A sound that conveys a warm note. The second syllable contains a rounded O that adds depth to the sound. The rolled or guttural R provides a soft but distinctive finish. As a result, Amor sounds melodic and emotional - harmonious, sonorous, and present.

When is the name day of Amor?

August 17

Popularity

In Germany, Amor is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at rank 827. In the last ten years, Amor has been given as a first name about 50 times, securing the 3,301st place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,330th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Fides-Spes-Amor

Famous people

• Amor (moon) (moon of the planet Venus)
• Amor Ben Salem (American writer)
• Amor Ben Tahar (Tunisian football player)
• Amor Hamdi (Tunisian rugby player)
• Amor Jebali (Tunisian footballer)
• Amor Kehiha (French football player)