What is the origin of the name Ambika?

Ambika is a name of Hindi origin.

How popular is the name Ambika?

Ambika is currently ranked #12204 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ambika?

Ambika is pronounced AHM-bee-kah.

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GirlHindi

Ambika

AHM-bee-kah

Popularity

#12204

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

382

Peak Year

#20 in 2000

First Recorded

1977

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Sanskrit name meaning 'mother' or 'Parvati' (a Hindu goddess).

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Ambi Bika

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Ambi Bika

Similar Names

Anika Devi Lakshmi

Personality Traits

NurturingCompassionateStrongSpiritual

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