👧 Amba — Name Meaning & Origin

Amba

“Mother; Goddess Durga; Princess of Kashi reborn as Shikhandi”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiMesh (Aries)
NakshatraKrittika (pada 1) · syllable “A”
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters4 · starts with A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Amba?

Amba means "Mother; Goddess Durga; Princess of Kashi reborn as Shikhandi" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Amba a boy or girl name?

Amba is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Amba from?

Amba is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Amba?

By its first syllable "A", Amba belongs to Mesh (Aries) rashi and Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Amba?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Amba adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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