Meaning: Amancay flower; a lily-like blossom
The story
Amancay is a floral name from Quechua amankay, used in Spanish-speaking South America. The plant called amancay varies by region, so the name does not identify one golden Andean lily everywhere.
Nicknames
- Ama
- Cay
Spellings & variants
- Amankay
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Amancay comes from Quechua.
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