Amartya
Amartya is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Immortal”.
| Meaning | Immortal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | অমর্ত্য |
| Pronunciation | uh-MAR-tyuh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Amartya
Amartya means 'immortal' or 'not mortal', from a-, 'not', and martya, 'mortal'. In the Vedas amartya describes the gods in contrast to human beings. The name is best known through the economist Amartya Sen, who won the Nobel Prize in 1998; Rabindranath Tagore is said to have chosen his name. It is used mainly in Bengal.
Is Amartya a Hindu name?
A Hindu name drawn from a Vedic word for the deathless gods.
How popular is Amartya?
An uncommon, scholarly-sounding name, chiefly Bengali.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amartya mean?
Amartya means 'Immortal'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Amartya a Hindu name?
A Hindu name drawn from a Vedic word for the deathless gods.
How do you pronounce Amartya?
Amartya is pronounced uh-MAR-tyuh.
Is Amartya a boy or girl name?
Amartya is usually a boy name.