Amrita

Amrita is an Indian name that is exclusively used for women. It is the feminine form of the name Amrit, which translates to 'the Immortal'. The origin of the girl's name lies in Sanskrit and traces back to the word amrit.

What does the name Amrita mean?

Amrita is the feminine variant of the name Amrit and means 'the Immortal'. Its roots can be traced back to Sanskrit, where the word amrit or amṛta (अमृत) is interpreted in many texts as 'nectar', 'honey', and 'elixir of life'. Literally translated, it refers to 'immortality' or 'immortal'. The first mention of the term 'amrit' is found in the Rigveda, where it appears as one of the synonyms for 'Soma', the drink that grants immortality to the gods. Etymologically, it is related to the Greek word 'ambrosia', which has the same meaning. An alternative feminine form is Amritaa.

Where does the name Amrita come from?

The origin of the name Amrita lies in Sanskrit, where it is known as a female first name meaning 'the Immortal'. It is composed of the Sanskrit words a = not and mrta = death, which together form amrit or amṛta, meaning nectar, honey, elixir of life, immortal, and immortality. This designation is also found in languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Indian, and Punjabi.

How do you pronounce Amrita?

The sound structure and pronunciation of the name Amrita is three syllables and rich in consonants. It is typically pronounced as 'Am-ri-ta' [amˈʁiːta], with an open A introducing the name with a certain breadth. The stressed middle syllable with a long I adds brightness, while the ending '-ta' concludes clearly and pleasantly. Amrita radiates both strength and gentleness - present, feminine, and sonically distinctive.

Popularity

In Germany, Amrita is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 when it ranked 1,636th. Over the last ten years, Amrita has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,475th.

Famous people

• Amrita (Bollywood character) (Character from the Bollywood film 'I Gave You My Heart, Beloved (1999)')
• Amrita (character) (Character from the feature film 'Summer in Orange (2011)')
• Amrita Arora (actress from India)
• Amrita Cheema (actress)
• Amrita Hunjan (English singer)
• Amrita Jayakumar (Indian singer)
• Amrita Kak (Indian singer)
• Amrita Prakash (Indian actress)
• Amrita Pritam (writer from India)
• Amrita Raichand (Indian actress)
• Amrita Rao (actress from India)
• Amrita Sher-Gil (Indo-Hungarian artist)
• Amrita Singh (Indian actress)
• Amrita Thapar (model from India)
• Amrita Virk (singer from India)