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How to Pronounce Amara

Amara (Amara)

Female · African

How to Pronounce Amara

The stress is on the second syllable.

This name is commonly found in African-speaking regions.

Amara means "Grace, immortal"—a African name with a rich history.

Amara has 3 syllables: ah-MAR-ah.

Phonetic Spelling of Amara

The phonetic spelling of Amara is:

ah-MAR-ah
IPA
/əˈmɑːɾə/

Amara Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Amara below.

Origin and Meaning of Amara

Amara is a African name meaning "Grace, immortal". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, DE, DK, Algeria, Egypt, ES, Ethiopia, FI, France, GB, GH, GT, Hong Kong, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NZ, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen, South Africa. Igbo/Sanskrit origin

Common Mispronunciations of Amara

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct African pronunciation emphasizes ah-MAR-ah
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Amara should be pronounced with its original African phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Amara?
Amara is pronounced ah-MAR-ah.
What is the correct pronunciation of Amara?
The correct pronunciation of Amara is ah-MAR-ah. (IPA: /əˈmɑːɾə/)
Is Amara a African name?
Yes, Amara is a African name meaning "Grace, immortal".
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