Amresh
Amresh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of the immortals”.
| Meaning | Lord of the immortals |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | अमरेश |
| Pronunciation | UHM-raysh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Amresh
Amresh is a shortened spelling of Amaresh, from the Sanskrit amara 'immortal, a god' and isha 'lord'. As 'lord of the gods' it is applied to Indra, king of the devas in Vedic myth, and is also used as an epithet of Shiva. It belongs to a family of names built with -esh, like Ganesh and Mahesh. The name is used across northern India, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Is Amresh a Hindu name?
Amresh is a Hindu name that refers to the lord of the immortal gods, usually understood as Indra and sometimes as Shiva, as in the Amarnath cave shrine.
How popular is Amresh?
Moderately common in northern India, mainly among men born before 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amresh mean?
Amresh means 'Lord of the immortals'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Amresh a Hindu name?
Amresh is a Hindu name that refers to the lord of the immortal gods, usually understood as Indra and sometimes as Shiva, as in the Amarnath cave shrine.
How do you pronounce Amresh?
Amresh is pronounced UHM-raysh.
Is Amresh a boy or girl name?
Amresh is usually a boy name.