'amphora' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amphora,' which was derived from the Greek word 'amphoreus,' where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and 'phoreus' meant 'bearer.'

'amphoreus' transformed into the Latin word 'amphora,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphora.'

Initially, it meant 'a vessel for carrying,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.