Amarys as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amarys

What is the meaning of the name Amarys ?

The baby name Amarys is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MAR-iss,ah-MAH-rees,/əˈmærɪs/,/ɑːˈmæriːs/.

Amarys is in Origin.

Amarys is a modern given name with layered roots. As a streamlined offshoot of Greek Amaryllis - famed in Theocritus’ pastoral poems and tied to the amaryllis flower - it inherits the sense “to sparkle, shine” from Greek amarýssō. It also tracks with the Hebrew-derived Amaris, a form of Amariah, yielding the meaning “God has promised” or “Yahweh has spoken.” The y-spelling lends a sleek, feminine look while preserving both readings.

Usage is sparse in historical records and rises mainly from the late 20th century onward in English-speaking countries, where it remains rare but recognizable. Variant spellings and cognates include Amaris, Amariz, Amary, and Amaryllis; related choices are Amara and Maris. Short forms Ama and Mari are common. Overall, Amarys carries dual appeal: a luminous, floral Greek heritage and a reverent Hebrew promise - making it rare yet intuitive, familiar yet distinctive.