The baby name Ambarish is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈæm.bə.rɪʃ/ (AM-buh-rish); Sanskrit: /əm.bəˈriː.ʃə/ (am-ba-REE-sha).
The baby name Ambarish is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈæm.bə.rɪʃ/ (AM-buh-rish); Sanskrit: /əm.bəˈriː.ʃə/ (am-ba-REE-sha).
Ambarish is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Ambarish is a masculine Indian given name from Sanskrit, combining ambar(a) “sky, firmament; garment” with īśa “lord, ruler,” yielding the sense “lord of the sky” or “sovereign of the heavens.” The name carries connotations of vastness, protection, and purity associated with the celestial expanse.
Classical literature preserves Ambarish (Ambarīṣa) as the name of a righteous king of the Ikṣvāku (Solar) dynasty, famed in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa for his unwavering devotion to Viṣṇu and his encounter with the sage Durvāsā; this tale made the name a symbol of piety, steadfastness, and hospitality across later Hindu tradition. Modern use is widespread in India and the diaspora, especially in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, and Bengali contexts. Common variants and spellings include Ambarīṣa/Ambarisha, Ambareesh, Ambrish, and Aambarish; related short forms such as Ambar also occur. The name is typically given to boys.
| Ambareesh Ambareesh was a popular Indian actor known for his work in Kannada cinema. He gained fame for his roles in films like 'Antha', 'Ranganayaki', and 'Olavina Udugore'. Born in 1952, he also ventured into politics, serving as a Member of Parliament in India. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #603 | 3 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #853 | 29 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #939 | 63 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 11 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Ambarish is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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