Amaro
Amaro is a Buddhist boy name of Pali origin, meaning “Deathless, immortal”.
| Meaning | Deathless, immortal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Pali |
| Pronunciation | uh-MAH-roh |
| Tradition | Buddhist |
| Used in | Thailand, England, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Amaro
Amaro is a Pali name from amara, 'not dying', and is given as an ordination name to Theravada monks. Its best-known bearer is Ajahn Amaro, an English-born monk in the Thai forest tradition who became abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England. The deathless (amata) is a Pali term for nibbana. As a lay given name it is rare; separately, Amaro is a Portuguese and Spanish name and surname.
Is Amaro a Buddhist name?
In Theravada Buddhism the name points to the deathless state of nibbana, and it is mainly used as a monastic name.
How popular is Amaro?
Mostly a monastic name in Buddhist circles; rare as a birth name.
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Spellings and variants of Amaro
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaro mean?
Amaro means 'Deathless, immortal'. It is of Pali origin.
Is Amaro a Buddhist name?
In Theravada Buddhism the name points to the deathless state of nibbana, and it is mainly used as a monastic name.
How do you pronounce Amaro?
Amaro is pronounced uh-MAH-roh.
Is Amaro a boy or girl name?
Amaro is usually a boy name.