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Amrita
Pronounced um-REE-tah /ʌmˈriː.tə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit amrita, 'immortal; nectar of immortality' — the divine drink of the gods in Hindu tradition, cognate with Greek ambrosia. The feminine form; sacred and life-giving.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Amrita comes from the Sanskrit for 'immortal; nectar of immortality,' the drink of the gods. Long used across India, it reads sacred and graceful — rare in the U.S. (said 'um-REE-tah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage families. Rare, sacred, and graceful.
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What does the name Amrita mean?
Amrita is Sanskrit for 'immortal; nectar of immortality,' the divine drink of the gods.
How do you pronounce Amrita?
It's said um-REE-tah /ʌmˈriː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Amrita a boy or girl name?
Amrita is a girl's name.
How popular is Amrita?
Amrita is a rare name in the U.S.