Amba अम्बा Meaning, Origin, Numerology & Rashi
Mother • Princess of Kashi in the Mahabharata
At a glance
What does Amba mean?
Amba is a classical Sanskrit girl's name meaning "Mother; princess of Kashi in the Mahabharata". Rooted in Hindu tradition and used in India, it is written अम्बा and carries associations of resolve and the goddess. Parents choose it as a mythological name with a numerology number of 8.
Amba numerology & astrology
In Chaldean numerology, the letters of Amba add up to 8.
A 1 + M 4 + B 2 + A 1 = 8
Traditionally, 8 is linked with the Saturn. Its lucky day is Saturday, its lucky colours are dark blue and black, and its lucky numbers are 8.
Amba starts with the syllable "A". In the traditional akshar chart, A belongs to Krittika nakshatra in Mesha rashi.
Starting syllables for Mesha rashi: Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A.
These are traditional associations. Syllable lists vary slightly between panchangs, so check with your family priest or astrologer if the custom matters to you.
Questions about Amba
What does the name Amba mean?
Amba means "Mother; princess of Kashi in the Mahabharata". It is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Amba a boy or a girl name?
Amba is recorded as a girl name. Some families use it more broadly, but that is how it appears across the entries we hold.
Is Amba a Hindu name?
Yes. Amba is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly recorded in India.
What are some names similar to Amba?
Parents who like Amba often shortlist Ambika, Ambalika, Taniya, Tanya and Ambre. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.
Which rashi and nakshatra suit the name Amba?
Amba starts with the syllable "A", which the traditional akshar chart places in Krittika nakshatra, Mesha rashi. Families who follow the rashi custom choose names starting with Chu, Che, Cho, La, Li, Lu, Le, Lo, A for Mesha.
What is the numerology number of Amba?
In Chaldean numerology Amba adds up to 8, a number traditionally linked with the Saturn. Its lucky day is Saturday.
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