Gender: Female
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Powerful and courageous mother or goddess., Goddess Durga
Pronunciation: AM-bah, /ˈæmbə/, AE M B AH
Popularity Rank: #45,589
Derived from Sanskrit meaning 'mother' or 'goddess'. In Hindu mythology, Amba is a powerful figure who embodies strength and courage.
The name Amba is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Powerful and courageous mother or goddess., Goddess Durga, Goddess Durga (The king of Kashi's eldest daughter. Bhishma abducted her from her swayamvara along with her two sisters to be his brother's bride.). It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Amba is commonly found in United Kingdom, Cameroon, Nigeria, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AM-bah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæmbə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE M B AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Amba correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Amba correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Amba with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Amba might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Amba spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Amba is recorded 682 times globally, ranking it as the 45,589th most common name worldwide.
Amba is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 111 occurrences, making it the 5,623th most popular name in the country.
In Cameroon, the name Amba is found among 1 in every 4106 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #5,623 | 1 : 4,939 |
| Cameroon | #2,035 | 1 : 4,106 |
| Nigeria | #7,365 | 1 : 13,972 |
| United States of America | #29,584 | 1 : 38,492 |
| Italy | #22,626 | 1 : 32,848 |
| Malaysia | #27,205 | 1 : 66,353 |
| India | #16,334 | 1 : 34,953 |
| Saudi Arabia | #64,052 | 1 : 120,508 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Amba from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Indian Baby Names Japanese Baby Names Hindu Baby Names Marathi Baby Names Tamil Baby Names Telugu Baby Names Bengali Baby Names Gujarati Baby Names Malayalam Baby Names Kannada Baby Names Oriya Baby Names Sanskrit Baby Names Sindhi Baby Names Mythological Names Characters of Mahabharat Goddess Durga Names Baby Names for Aries Zodiac Sign Baby Names for Krittika Nakshatra Baby Names for Numerology Number 8
Find the ideal nickname for Amba (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Amba? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Amba. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.