Amritha
Amritha is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Immortal nectar”.
| Meaning | Immortal nectar |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | അമൃത |
| Pronunciation | UM-ri-thaa |
| Tradition | Hindu, Sikh |
| Used in | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
Meaning and origin of Amritha
Amritha is the South Indian spelling of Amrita, from Sanskrit a-, 'not', and mrita, 'dead', meaning 'immortal' and naming the nectar of immortality that the gods obtained by churning the cosmic ocean. The name is used across India; the Punjabi poet Amrita Pritam and the Malayalam singer Amritha Suresh are notable bearers. Amrutha is a common Kannada and Telugu spelling of the same name.
Is Amritha a Hindu name?
Amritha is a Hindu name tied to amrita, the divine nectar; in Sikhism, amrit is the sacred water used in initiation, and Amrit names are also common.
How popular is Amritha?
Popular across India, particularly in Kerala and Karnataka.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amritha mean?
Amritha means 'Immortal nectar'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Amritha a Hindu name?
Amritha is a Hindu name tied to amrita, the divine nectar; in Sikhism, amrit is the sacred water used in initiation, and Amrit names are also common.
How do you pronounce Amritha?
Amritha is pronounced UM-ri-thaa.
Is Amritha a boy or girl name?
Amritha is usually a girl name.