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Amparo

am-PAR-oh3 syllables
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Means 'protection' or 'shelter' in Spanish. (Spanish)

What does Amparo mean?

Spanish: Means 'protection' or 'shelter' in Spanish.. The name Amparo is of Spanish origin, meaning 'protection' or 'shelter', often associated with the Virgin of Amparo.

Is Amparo a good dog name?

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Amparo in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Amparo in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

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What kind of dog does Amparo suit?

Human name

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Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Amparo!

The playgroup dogs whispered, "Amparo must be a pro at playing hide and seek—just listen to that adventurous name. I bet she’ll find a way to hide in the toy bin every time!"

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