Quick answer
Amber is a girl name meaning "amber".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈæm.bəɹ/; British English /ˈæm.bə/; Dutch /ˈɑm.bər/.
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