Quick answer
Amaryllis is a girl name meaning "to sparkle".
Pronunciation: English /ˌæm.ə.ˈɹɪl.ɪs/.
Meaning and history
This name is derived from Greek ἀμαρύσσω (amarysso) meaning "to sparkle". This is the name of a character appearing in Virgil 's pastoral poems Eclogues. The amaryllis flower is named for her.
Notes and context
Usage: literature