Meaning: Snake; the mythic Andean serpent
The story
Amaru has Quechua roots and a long association with Andean serpents and royal names. Peru’s civil registry also documents it among living bearers.
Nicknames
- Maru
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Amaru comes from Quechua.
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