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GirlPronounced American English /ˈæm.bəɹ/; British English /ˈæm.bə/; Dutch /ˈɑm.bər/Dutch language family

Amber

A name meaning "amber".

Quick answer

Amber is a girl name meaning "amber".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈæm.bəɹ/; British English /ˈæm.bə/; Dutch /ˈɑm.bər/.

GenderGirl
Meaningamber
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈæm.bəɹ/; British English /ˈæm.bə/; Dutch /ˈɑm.bər/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English word amber that denotes either the gemstone, which is formed from fossil resin, or the orange-yellow colour. The word ultimately derives from Arabic عنبر (ʿanbar) meaning "ambergris". It began to be used as a given name in the late 19th century, but it only became popular after the release of Kathleen Winsor's novel Forever Amber (1944).

Notes and context

Usage: english, dutch