Amrita
uhm-REE-tah
The Story of Amrita
This name bestows the gift of immortality, a sacred nectar of eternal life, a divine essence waiting for your daughter's radiant spirit.
Amrita is a Sanskrit name carrying profound spiritual weight, meaning 'immortality' or 'nectar.' It is central to Hindu and Sikh traditions, referring to the divine drink that grants eternal life. This name has traveled from ancient Indian texts into modern usage, carrying its sacred connotation.
There is a luminous quality to Amrita, a sense of enduring grace that feels almost divine. When you whisper this name to your daughter, you feel a deep connection to something timeless and pure. Writing 'Amrita' on her birth announcement, you are invoking a blessing of eternal life and spiritual richness.
What It Means
“A Sanskrit name meaning 'immortality' or 'nectar,' symbolizing eternal life and spiritual significance in Hinduism and Sikhism.”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Amrita Singh
Indian actress known for Bollywood films
Amrita Sher-Gil
Eminent Indian painter, pioneer of modern Indian art
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#38 in 1999
Total Births
1,022
First Recorded
1973
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Meaning
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