78%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage Various (Rare) Meaning & History From the name of the amaranth flower, which is derived from Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos) meaning "unfading". Ἀμάραντος (Amarantos) was also an Ancient Greek given name. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootamarantusOther Languages & CulturesAmarante(French) Amaranta(Italian) Amaranta(Spanish) People think this name isRate·Details classic formal upper class natural wholesome refined strange complex serious Categories eternity, flora, flowers, life, nature, plants, purple, red