Amutha
Amutha is a Hindu girl name of Tamil, from Sanskrit amrita origin, meaning “Nectar”.
| Meaning | Nectar |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tamil, from Sanskrit amrita |
| Written as | அமுதா |
| Pronunciation | uh-MOO-thah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Amutha
Amutha comes from the Tamil amudham, 'nectar' or 'ambrosia', the Tamil form of Sanskrit amrita, the drink of immortality churned from the cosmic ocean in Hindu myth. In everyday Tamil, amudham also describes anything delightfully sweet. Amutha is a gentle, traditional girl's name heard widely in Tamil Nadu. It also appears in longer compound names such as Amudhavalli.
Is Amutha a Hindu name?
Amutha is a Hindu name tied to the idea of amrita, the divine nectar of immortality from the story of the churning of the ocean.
How popular is Amutha?
A familiar Tamil girl's name, more common among older generations.
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Spellings and variants of Amutha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amutha mean?
Amutha means 'Nectar'. It is of Tamil, from Sanskrit amrita origin.
Is Amutha a Hindu name?
Amutha is a Hindu name tied to the idea of amrita, the divine nectar of immortality from the story of the churning of the ocean.
How do you pronounce Amutha?
Amutha is pronounced uh-MOO-thah.
Is Amutha a boy or girl name?
Amutha is usually a girl name.