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Amory

Amory (name) means a surname and male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "vigorous ruler". Example: “Amory Lovins is a well-known energy researcher.”

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A surname and male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "vigorous ruler".
"Amory Lovins is a well-known energy researcher."
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Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *amal- ("vigor, bravery") + *rīks ("ruler").

Origin: Proto-Germanic

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What does “Amory” mean?

The word “Amory” means a surname and male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "vigorous ruler".

How do you use “Amory” in a sentence?

Here is “Amory” used in a sentence: “Amory Lovins is a well-known energy researcher.”

What part of speech is “Amory”?

“Amory” is a name.

Where does the word “Amory” come from?

The word “Amory” comes from Proto-Germanic. From Proto-Germanic *amal- ("vigor, bravery") + *rīks ("ruler").

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