Ambar
Ambar is a Muslim girl name of Arabic; also Hindi-Urdu origin, meaning “Ambergris, a precious fragrance”.
| Meaning | Ambergris, a precious fragrance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic; also Hindi-Urdu |
| Written as | عنبر |
| Pronunciation | AHM-bar |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Ambar
Ambar is from the Arabic ʿanbar, ambergris, a precious and expensive perfume; the English word 'amber' shares the same origin. In Urdu and Hindi there is a similar word, ambar, meaning 'sky', so South Asian families sometimes see both meanings in the name. Historically ʿAnbar was also given to men in the Arab world, but in Pakistan it is mostly a girls' name.
Is Ambar a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Ambar, taken from the Arabic for ambergris, a scent highly valued in Islamic tradition.
How popular is Ambar?
Ambar is mostly a girls' name in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Ambar
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Spellings and variants of Ambar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ambar mean?
Ambar means 'Ambergris, a precious fragrance'. It is of Arabic; also Hindi-Urdu origin.
Is Ambar a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Ambar, taken from the Arabic for ambergris, a scent highly valued in Islamic tradition.
How do you pronounce Ambar?
Ambar is pronounced AHM-bar.
Is Ambar a boy or girl name?
Ambar is usually a girl name.