Find out how popular the first name Amareah has been for the last 9 years (from 2007 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amareah by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Amareah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Amareah.

The history of the first name Amareah

The name Amareah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew root word "amar," which means "to speak" or "to say." The name is closely related to the Hebrew name Amariah, which carries a similar meaning: "the Lord has spoken" or "the Lord says."

In the Old Testament of the Bible, the name Amariah is mentioned as the name of several individuals. One notable figure bearing this name was a high priest during the reign of King Jehoshaphat in the 9th century BCE. Another Amariah was a descendant of the Levite clan and is recorded in the Book of Chronicles.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Amareah date back to the Middle Ages, when variations of the name were used among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. It is believed that the name gained popularity during this time due to its connection to the biblical figures and its symbolic meaning of being spoken by God.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amareah or its variations. One such person was Amareah ben Avraham, a 12th-century Jewish philosopher and commentator from Spain. Another was Amareah ben Meir, a 13th-century rabbi and scholar from France.

In the 16th century, Amareah ben Isaac Abravanel was a renowned Jewish statesman, philosopher, and biblical commentator who served as a finance minister in Portugal and later Spain. He was born in 1437 and died in 1508.

In more recent times, Amareah Shawatshela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and member of the African National Congress. She was born in 1926 and played a significant role in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.

Another notable figure was Amareah Martin, an American artist and painter known for her vibrant abstract expressionist works. She was born in 1939 and her paintings have been exhibited in galleries across the United States.

While the name Amareah has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended its religious origins and has been embraced by diverse communities worldwide, each adding their own cultural interpretations and significance to this name with a rich historical legacy.

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