Ambra
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- Name
- Ambra
- Gender
- Girl name
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The first name Ambra is a feminine name that means "the amber-colored." It derives from the Italian word ambra, which stands for "amber" or "amber color," and has its roots in the Arabic ʿanbar (عَنْبَر). This name meaning is often associated with hair color, which allows the name to be interpreted as "the red-blonde."
What does the name Ambra mean?
Ambra is a feminine first name that means "the amber-colored." It originates from the Italian word ambra, which means "amber" or "amber color," and traces back to the Arabic ʿanbar (عَنْبَر). The meaning of the name likely refers to hair color, which is why the translation "the red-blonde" is also common. In Italy, Ambra is quite a widespread girl's name. The English variant is Amber, and in French, the name is written as Ambre.
Where does the name Ambra come from?
The name Ambra has Arabic and Italian roots and means "the amber-colored" or "the red-blonde." The etymology combines the Arabic ʿanbar (عَنْبَر), which means "amber," and the Italian ambra, which also means "amber" or "amber color." The primary language is Italian.
How do you pronounce Ambra?
The name Ambra has a distinctive two-syllable structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Am-bra" [ˈambra], with the consonant cluster "-mbr-" placing a strong emphasis in the middle. The open ending "-a" gives the name a warm and rounded sound. As a result, Ambra appears powerful and elegant – present, feminine, and strong in character.
Popularity
In Germany, Ambra is among the popular first names, currently ranking 1,150th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2008 at 933rd place. Over the last ten years, Ambra has been chosen as a first name about 220 times, placing it 1,520th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,855th.
Nicknames & pet names
Abatsch / Ama / Amber / Ambi / Ambii / Ambrei / Ambri / Ambricola / Bambii
Similar first names
Famous people
- Ambra Angiolini (Italian actress)
- Ambra Medda (founder and director of the design fairs Miami and Basel)
- Ambra Migliori (Italian swimmer)
- Ambra Polidori (Mexican photographer)
- Ambra Vallo (Italian ballet dancer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ambra
What does the name Ambra mean?
Ambra means 'the amber-colored' and refers to the color amber. The name can also be interpreted as 'the red-blonde.'
Where does the name Ambra come from?
The name Ambra has both Arabic and Italian roots. It is derived from the Arabic word ʿanbar (عَنْبَر) and is known in Italian as ambra.
How popular is the name Ambra?
In Italy, Ambra is quite a common girl's name, while the English variant Amber and the French form Ambre are less frequently encountered.