Amneris

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Amneris is derived from the ancient Egyptian goddess and queen Amuniri, meaning "she who is greater than all others." The name has been popularized through the opera "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, in which Amneris is a central character.
Popularity
Amneris is not a widely used name and is not ranked on any popularity charts.

cartoon of the name Amneris
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Amneris Name meanings & History

The name Amneris is derived from the ancient Egyptian goddess and queen Amuniri, meaning "she who is greater than all others." The name has been popularized through the opera "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, in which Amneris is a central character. Possibly invented by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette for use in Verdi's opera 'Aida' (1871), where it belongs to a daughter of the Egyptian pharaoh, a jealous rival of the title character. Perhaps it was based on Amestris or a name of Egyptian origin. Amneris is predominantly used as a feminine given name, although it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Amneris: Action Aries

Synonyms of Amneris:

A: Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative

M: Mushy,Maternal,Mother,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Memory,Mommy

N: Neurosis,Nutrition,Nice,Nervous,Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking

E: Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Security,Sex,Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Solidity,Status

Amneris is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Amneris

Aida, Amunet, Nefertari, Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, Isis