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 ====Name origin====
-Ampharos is a combination of ''ampere'' or ''{{wp|amp}}'' (a measure of electrical current) and ''pharos'' (Greek for ''lighthouse''). The name may also incorporate ''amph-'' (Greek for ''both'' or ''on both sides'') in reference to the two red orbs on its head and tail.  Its body shares a similar shape to an ''{{wp|amphora}}'', as well as a similar name.
+Ampharos is a combination of ''{{wp|ampere|amp}}'' (a measure of electrical current) and ''pharos'' (Greek for ''lighthouse''). It may also be a corruption of ''[[wiktionary:amparo|amparo]]'' (Portuguese and Spanish for ''aid'' and ''protection''), referring to its role as a lighthouse. The name may also incorporate ''amph-'' (Greek for ''both'' or ''on both sides'') in reference to the two red orbs on its head and tail.  Its body shares a similar shape to an ''{{wp|amphora}}'', as well as a similar name.
 Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 ''denryū'' (electric current) or 電竜 ''den ryū'' (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 ''denkyū'' (light bulb), referring to its tail.