Amrita
Amrita is a girls' name of Sanskrit origin meaning “immortal, nectar of immortality.”
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how do you pronounce Amrita?
ahm-REE-tah
where does the name Amrita come from?
Amrita, also Amruta, Amrit or Amata in Pali, is Sanskrit for immortality, a central concept in Indian religions first attested in the Rigveda, where it is one of several names for soma, the drink of the devas.
Amrita is the divine nectar of immortality in Hindu mythology, churned from the cosmic ocean by gods and demons in one of Hinduism's most famous creation myths (Samudra Manthan). The name embodies eternal life, divine essence, and the precious nature of existence itself.
the history of Amrita
Amrita plays a central part in the Samudra Manthana, the churning of the cosmic ocean, where the devas and asuras fight to obtain it.
who are famous people named Amrita?
- Amrita Sher-Gil (pioneering Indian painter, 'India's Frida Kahlo')
- Amrita Pritam (celebrated Punjabi poet and novelist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Amrita?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Amrita?
what names go well with Amrita?
Sibling names that share Amrita's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Amrita
What does the name Amrita mean?
Amrita means “immortal, nectar of immortality”.
What is the origin of the name Amrita?
Amrita comes from the Sanskrit naming tradition. Related forms include Amruta and Amrit.
How popular is the name Amrita?
Amrita has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Amrita a boy or girl name?
Amrita is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Amrita?
Amrita is pronounced ahm-REE-tah, with 3 syllables.
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