Dark-skinned; Moorish
Amauris is a variant of the Latin name Amaury or Maurice, ultimately derived from Maurus. It historically referred to individuals from North Africa or the Maghreb region. In modern usage, it is often found within Spanish-speaking communities as a rhythmic alternative to more common names.
Less common today
Amauris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,212 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cuban professional baseball pitcher
