Origin, Meaning, And History Of Amber
Amber is a girl’s name derived from amber, a fossilized tree resin. It is often used to make jewelry. It could also mean a yellowish-orange color. The name has its roots in the Arabic word ‘anbar.’ Anbar could mean ‘perfume,’ ‘ambergris,’ ‘good,’ or ‘pleasant.’ It was used as a given name in the 19th century but became popular much later.
Several variants of Amber are popular in several other countries. These include the Spanish version Ámbar in Argentine, Ambre in France, and Italian version Ambra in Albania. The name is among the top 50 names for girls in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Australia, and Canada. In some countries, it ranks among the top 10.
Other common variations of Amber are Ambar, Ambur, Amberly, Amberlynn, Ambarleigh, Ambra, and Ambre. You may also use different nicknames such as Ambear, Ambee, Amberly, Ambs, Amy, Ams, Amie, Bery, Bear, Ember, and Gem.
Corresponding to its popularity in reel life, the name has a strong fictional presence too, Amber St. Clare is the main character of Kathleen Winsor’s historical romance novel and movie adaptation Forever Amber. It possibly was the main reason why the name found such popularity in the 20th century. Amber Keenan is the titular character in the Irish movie Dating Amber. Additionally, Amber Pigal-Simpson is the wife of Homer Simpson in the animated TV series The Simpsons.
Amber Lamont is the main character in the Derek Landy book Demon Road. Amber is a recurring character in Saturday Night Live played by Amy Poehler. Amber is a character in the TV musical Hannah Montana. Moving on, Amber Brown is a series and a character in the books by Paula Danziger. Princess Amber is a character from the American animated TV series Sofia the First. Amber Millington is a character from the TV series House of Anubis. Also, Amber the Orange Fairy in the Rainbow Magic book series.
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Girl
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1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Amber?
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Famous People With The Name Amber
- Amber HeardAmerican actress known for her roles in The Ward, The Joneses, and Aquaman
- Amber Gray American actress known for her role in the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812
- Amber Liu American singer and songwriter known for her debut with the South Korean group f(x)
- Amber Riley American actress and singer who is best known for her role in Glee
- Amber Valletta American supermodel and actress who appeared on 16 American Vogue covers
Amber On The Popularity Chart
Amber is one of the more well-known names in the United States. These SSA graphs show how popular the name has been over the last few years.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, 12,555 babies per million were given this name. It reached peak popularity in 1986 when 16,952 babies per million were named Amber. Later, the popularity of this name declined to the lowest of 571 babies per million in 2021.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, it was among the top 50 names in the United States, ranking at 22. In 1986, it ranked 13. It was in the top 100 until 2004. Later, its position slipped and it started ranking lower.
Source: Social Security AdministrationAmber On MomJunction Popularity Chart
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Names With Similar Sound As Amber
Amber is a traditional name that has a royal sound. Here are some names that have a similar sound to Amber.
Popular Sibling Names For Amber
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Boy Sibling Names For Amber
Find matching brother names for Amber and create a wonderful team of siblings.
AmbaraAmbarisa Ambarpreet Amberdeep Amberjit Ambert Ambhrina Ambhrna Ambreesh Ambrish Girl Sibling Names For Amber
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AmbariAmbarin Ambereen Amberley Ambir Ambree Ambreen Ambrielle Ambrisha Ambrosine Other Popular Names Beginning With A
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Names With Similar Meaning As Amber
If the meaning of Amber was what caught your attention, you might want to consider these names that have a similar meaning.
Anagram Names Of Amber
William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Amber.
Bemra Ambre Beram Merab Popular Songs On The Name Amber
Acrostic Poem On Amber
Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Amber with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?
Adventurous and echoing the spirit of exploration.
Mesmerizing right from the first time you opened your eyes.
Bearer of the good news that echoes through the brook.
Energetic and enthusiastic, the expeditions you will embark on are endless.
Rigid and resilient, like a tree, firmly rooted.
Amber’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology
Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name amber. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.
Zodiac Sign (Rashi)
As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.
| Rashi (zodiac sign) | Mesha (Aries) |
|---|---|
| Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi | A, L, E, I, O |
| Representation | Ram |
| Element | Fire |
| Ruling body | Mars |
| Quality | Movable (chara) |
Birth Star (Nakshatra)
Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.
The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.
| Nakshatra | Degrees Of The Nakshatra | Nakshatra Lord (Ruler) | Name Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini) | Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees) | Ketu | Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa |
| Bharani | Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees) | Venus | Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li |
| Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika) | Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees) | Sun | Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U |
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Amber In Different Languages
It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Amber in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Amber, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!
| Name | Language | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Amber | English | en |
| 琥珀色 | Chinese | zh-CN |
| अंबर | Hindi | hi |
| Amber | Spanish | es |
| Amber | French | fr |
| العنبر | Arabic | ar |
| অ্যাম্বার | Bengali | bn |
| Amber | Portuguese | pt |
| янтарь | Russian | ru |
| امبر | Urdu | ur |
| Amber | Indonesian | id |
| Amber | German | de |
| アンバー | Japanese | ja |
| अंबर | Marathi | mr |
| కాషాయం | Telugu | te |
| Amber | Turkish | tr |
| அம்பர் | Tamil | ta |
| Amber | Vietnamese | vi |
| Amber | Tagalog | tl |
| 호박색 | Korean | ko |
| Amber | Hausa | ha |
| Amber | Swahili | sw |
| Amber | Javanese | jv |
| Amber | Italian | it |
| ਅੰਬਰ | Punjabi | pa |
| એમ્બર | Gujarati | gu |
| อำพัน | Thai | th |
| ಅಂಬರ್ | Kannada | kn |
| አምበር | Amharic | am |
| अंबर | Bhojpuri | bho |
| Amber | Yoruba | yo |
How To Communicate The Name Amber In Sign Languages
In Nautical Flags
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In Braille Alphabet
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In Morse Code
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In Binary
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Name Numerology For Amber
Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Amber, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.
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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Amber
Discover the presence of Amber in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.
| Movie title | Other titles | Release year |
|---|---|---|
| Amber: The Girl Behind the Alert | 2023 | |
| Amber Road | Katfish | 2022 |
| Amber and Grace | A Superação de Amber - Uma Chance Para Ser Feliz | 2021 |
| Always Amber | Alltid Amber, Na zawsze Amber, Sempre Amber, Άμπερ για πάντα | 2020 |
| Amber and Me | I Am Amber | 2020 |
| Dating Amber | Amber'le Çıkmak, Beards, Jag dejtar Amber, Meus Encontros com Amber, Randi Amberrel, Randki z Amber, Treffit Amberin kanssa, Свидание с Эмбер, 데이팅 앰버, 恋人はアンバー, 酷愛自修室 | 2020 |
| Amber region Kaliningrad | Янтарный край Калининград | 2020 |
| The Amber Light | The Amber Light - Ein Whisky-Roadmovie, 앰버 라이트 | 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Amber?
The name Amber means a yellowish-orange color or ‘pleasant.’
2. How to pronounce the name Amber?
Amber is pronounced as am-buh.
3. Are there any middle names that go well with Amber?
Amber is associated with positive connotations such as good and pleasant; thus, names with similar significance may make a suitable pair. For instance, Beatrix, meaning blessed or happy; Caitlin, meaning pure; and Eloise, meaning healthy, may complement Amber as a middle name. For more options, you may also explore names with similar origins or those that make a rhyming pair.
4. What are some nicknames for the name Amber?
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