Amber

Gender:girl

Meaning:Amber

Origin:English

Pronunciation:AM buh

Variations:Amba, Ambah

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Amber is a beautiful name for a baby girl with two meanings – it can either refer to the naturally occurring element that is often used in jewelry making or the beautiful yellow-ish colour that comes from it.

Detailed Meaning

Amber is the word for a fossilised resin, derived from the Arabic word ‘ambar.’

Famous People With This Name

Famous Amber’s include Amber Rose, an American model, known for her talk show, “The Amber Rose Show,” Amber Tamblyn is an American actress known for her role in “House,” and Amber Heard is also an American actress most recently seen in the Oscar-winning film, “The Danish Girl.”

Possible Nicknames

Possible nicknames for Amber are Ambs, Am, and Ammy/Ammie.

Related Names

Some alternative spellings include Amba and Ambah.

Stories Featuring This Name

Amber is a character in the children’s television show, “Hannah Montana.” Amber Volakis is a character from the American medical drama, “House.” Amber Williams is the main character of the horror film “I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer.”

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