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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Amber (the fossilized resin)
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- AHM-brah
Ambra is an Italian name meaning amber, the fossilized resin. It's pronounced AHM-brah (IPA /ˈɑːmbrə/), a soft, open sound that's easy to say and hard to mishear.
Meaning & Origin of Ambra
Meaning: Amber (the fossilized resin).
Origin: Italian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ambra
AHM-brahIPA /ˈɑːmbrə/
Popularity of Ambra
Ambra has never been common in the U.S. It peaked at #1768 in 1981, with 63 babies given the name, and by 2020 it had slipped to #12228 with just 7 babies, so a child named Ambra would very likely be the only one in her class.
Names Like Ambra
These names have followed a similar path to Ambra in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Ambra mean?
Amber (the fossilized resin). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ambra?
Ambra is pronounced AHM-brah (IPA: /ˈɑːmbrə/).
Is Ambra a popular name right now?
Ambra peaked at #1768 in 1981 and is ranked #12228 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1952–2020.)
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