Names

English form of the Old French name Amée meaning “beloved” (modern French aimée), a vernacular form of the Latin Amata. As an English name, it was in use in the Middle Ages (though not common) and was revived in the 19th century.

Russian and Ukrainian form of Ambrosius (see Ambrose).

Middle Persian form of Ameretat.

Derived from the Old Norse name Agmundr, from the element egg “edge of a sword” or agi “awe, terror” combined with mundr “protection”.

Variant of Amon.

Meaning unknown. In Roman mythology Amulius overthrew his brother Numitor, king of Alba Longa, but was eventually deposed by Numitor’s grandsons Romulus and Remus.

Originally a short form of the Germanic name Adelmar.

Feminine form of Amrit.

Means “immortal” from Sanskrit अ (a) meaning “not” and मृत (mrta) meaning “dead”. In Hindu texts it refers to a drink that gives immortality.

Means “exalted nation” in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Amram is the father of Moses.