Type Word Usage Ancient Greek (Latinized) Scripts ἀμάραντος(Ancient Greek) Meaning & History Latin word for the amaranth flower, which is derived from Greek ἀμάραντος (amarantos) meaning "unfading". Family Tree·DetailsRelated Items Given Name DescendantsAmarante(French) Amaranta(Italian) Amaranta(Spanish) Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·