Amber

The female first name Amber represents the English form of Ambra. Figuratively, the name can be interpreted as 'the reddish blonde,' 'the amber-colored,' or simply 'amber.'

What does the name Amber mean?

Amber, the girl's name, is the English variant of Ambra. Translated, it means 'the reddish blonde,' 'the amber-colored,' or 'the amber.' The name has its roots in the Arabic word ʿanbar (عنبر), which stands for 'amber,' 'reddish-yellow,' and 'amber-colored.' In Spanish and Latin America, Amber is directly translated as 'amber.' However, this can pose a challenge for many Germans, as the Spanish pronunciation requires a rolled 'r.' The name has Arabic and Romance roots and refers to a substance derived from the digestive tract of the sperm whale, used as a fragrance in perfumes. Other variants of the name include Ambre, Ambera, Ambar, Amberly, and Ambrine.

Where does the name Amber come from?

The name Amber has Arabic origins and means 'the reddish blonde.'

How do you pronounce Amber?

The pronunciation of Amber is soft and two syllables. In German, the name is mostly pronounced in English as 'Am-ber' [ˈæmbəɹ] or in German [ˈambɐ]. It begins with an open 'A' sound that conveys warmth. The consonants in the middle give the name structure, while the ending sounds soft and flowing. This gives Amber a modern and elegant character - feminine, clear, and timeless.

Popularity

Amber is very popular in Germany and currently ranks 668th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2017 with 565th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 560 times, which places it 786th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Amber ranks 829th.

Nicknames & pet names

Am / Amam / Amb / Ambi / Amby / Ammie / Amy / Apfel / Bethy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amber Agar (* 1976), British actress
• Amber Barretto (American actress)
• Amber Benson (actress)
• Amber Bongard (actress)
• Amber Brianna Lawrence-Bullock (musician from America)
• Amber Christine Liu Chang (tennis player)
• Amber Coffman (musician from the USA)
• Amber Davis (singer from the USA)
• Amber Dawn (Canadian writer)
• Amber Gristak (American writer)
• Amber Gurung (Nepalese musician)
• Amber Hagerman (9-year-old kidnapping/murder victim after whom the 'AMBER Alert' initiative is named)
• Amber Heard (actress)
• Amber Hearn (New Zealand footballer)
• Amber Holland (curler from Canada)
• Amber Holt (Georgian basketball player)
• Amber Josefine Liu (South Korean singer/rapper, model)
• Amber Lancaster (American model)
• Amber Lee Ettinger (American model)
• Amber Liu (tennis player from the USA)