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The baby name Amrita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MREE-tuh (IPA: /əˈmriːtə/).

Amrita is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: uh-MREE-tuh (IPA: /əˈmriːtə/)

What is the meaning of the name Amrita ?

The baby name Amrita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MREE-tuh (IPA: /əˈmriːtə/).

Amrita is Sanskrit in Origin.

Amrita derives from Sanskrit amṛta (अमृत), from a- “not” + mṛta “dead,” meaning “immortal” and, by extension, the divine nectar conferring immortality. The term appears in the Rigveda and later Hindu mythology of the churning of the ocean (samudra manthana); it is also central in Buddhist and Jain literature as the “deathless” or spiritual ambrosia. As a given name, Amrita is widely used across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and among the South Asian diaspora, generally feminine but occasionally unisex.

Historical usage as a personal name grew in the modern era, aided by cultural figures such as writer Amrita Pritam, painter Amrita Sher-Gil, and actress Amrita Rao. Variants and spellings include Amritha (South India), Amreeta/Amreetaa (Anglicized), and transliterated Amrta; the related Punjabi/Hindi name Amrit is the common masculine or unisex counterpart. Nicknames include Ami and Rita.

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Famous people with the name Amrita

Amrita Pritam Politician · Born 1919 · British Raj Amrita Pritam was a prominent Indian author and poet, best known for her poignant poetry and novels in Punjabi and Hindi. She gained fame for her novel 'Pinjar', which was later adapted into a film, and her poem 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu', which expressed the pain of the Partition of India. Born in 1919 in the British Raj, she became a leading voice in Indian literature. Amrita Rao Actor · Born 1981 · India Amrita Rao is best known as an Indian actress in Hindi films, especially for her girl-next-door roles in movies like Vivah, Ishq Vishk, and Main Hoon Na. Born on 7 June 1981, she has won an IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards, and has also received two Filmfare Award nominations. Amrita Arora Actor · Born 1981 · India Amrita Arora is an Indian actress best known for her roles in Bollywood films. She gained popularity with movies like 'Awara Paagal Deewana' and 'Kambakkht Ishq'. Born in 1981, she has also appeared in various television shows and reality programs in India.
Amrita Acharia Actor · Born 1987 · Norway Amrita Acharia is a Norwegian actor best known for her role as Irri in the popular television series Game of Thrones. Born in 1987, she has also appeared in the film I Am Yours and the TV series The Good Karma Hospital. Amrita Puri Actor · Born 1983 · India Amrita Puri is an Indian actress best known for her work in Hindi films and web shows, especially her debut role in Aisha. She made a strong start with Aisha (2010), winning the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Female and earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Amrita – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
IN 0 #60 11 2,963
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
MU 0 #130 8 3,613
MU Girls 0 #139 247 8,539
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
IN Girls 0 #148 903 13,121
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
AE 0 #166 12 10,220
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
QA Girls 0 #230 87 15,378
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
BD 0 #233 9 5,992
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
BD Girls 0 #325 62 8,413
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
OM Girls 0 #328 69 15,987
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
France Girls 2017 #402 3 3,248
AE Girls 0 #408 146 20,968
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
KW Girls 0 #412 104 19,177
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
BD Boys 0 #510 67 10,045
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
BH 0 #520 34 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
SG Girls 0 #533 54 18,916
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
HK Girls 0 #593 23 16,104
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
QA Boys 0 #665 43 18,093
SG Boys 0 #687 11 17,960
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #723 16 3,895
KW Boys 0 #740 30 18,755
SA Girls 0 #766 170 25,931
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
OM Boys 0 #854 28 17,948
NL Girls 0 #900 56 5,933
United States Girls 2024 #909 8 8,487
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Girls 0 #936 59 24,821
IN Boys 0 #941 61 16,750
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,047 46 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,383 64 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,503 112 28,008

Amrita is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Amrita

Amrita is predominantly a girl's name.
Amrita is a 3 syllable name, pronounced uh-MREE-tuh (IPA: /əˈmriːtə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Amṛta, Amritā, Amritha, Amritaa, Amritah and Amrit (masculine form).
Across languages, Amrita has these equivalents: Ambrosia (Greek, 'nectar of the gods'), Amara (name meaning 'immortal' in some languages), Amar (masculine, 'immortal'), Nectar (literal English equivalent).
Yes — Amrita ranked #280 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Amrita ranks highest in Canada (#280 in 2024).
Amrita's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #300 in 2014 to #280 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 5 notable people named Amrita are in our database, including Amrita Pritam (Politician), Amrita Rao (Actor), Amrita Arora (Actor).