The baby name Amrish is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AM-rish (approx. /ˈəmriːʃ/ or /ˈɑːmriːʃ/).
The baby name Amrish is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AM-rish (approx. /ˈəmriːʃ/ or /ˈɑːmriːʃ/).
Amrish is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Amrish is a masculine Indian given name rooted in Sanskrit. It reflects the compound Amareśa - amara “immortal; the gods” + īśa “lord” - whose sense is “lord of the immortals,” a traditional epithet of Indra, king of the gods. In devotional usage the title can also be applied to Shiva or Vishnu, so the name carries connotations of guardianship, strength, and auspicious vitality. The Hindi spelling अमरीश alternates with अमरेश when the underlying form is voiced as Amresh/Amaresh.
As a personal name, Amrish has circulated across North and West India in the modern era and gained broader recognition through the acclaimed actor Amrish Puri (1932–2005). Common variants include Amresh, Amaresh, Amarish, and the rarer Amrees/Amreesh; a feminine counterpart Amrisha appears regionally. Related meaning-near forms are Amarendra (“lord of the immortals”) and Indresh (“lord Indra”). Overall, Amrish blends classical Sanskrit prestige with accessible modern sound.
| Amrish Puri Amrish Puri was an Indian actor best known for his role as the menacing Mogambo in the film 'Mr. India'. He appeared in numerous Bollywood films and also gained international fame for his role as Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. His deep voice and commanding presence made him a memorable figure in Indian cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #319 | 39 | 8,477 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #622 | 10 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #697 | 11 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #757 | 13 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #829 | 174 | 16,750 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #853 | 29 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #915 | 37 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,053 | 40 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,553 | 62 | 28,008 |
Amrish is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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