Ambika

Ambika is an Indian girl's name. Translated into English, this name means 'the mother' or 'the beloved mother.'

What does the name Ambika mean?

Ambika is an Indian name for girls that translates to 'the mother' or 'the beloved mother' in English. The origin of the name lies in the Sanskrit word ambikā (अम्‍बिका), which stands for 'mother' and 'good woman.' Additionally, Ambika is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga as well as the mother goddess Parvati.

Where does the name Ambika come from?

The origin of the name Ambika is rooted in Sanskrit and means 'the mother.' The word is derived from ambikā (अम्‍बिका), which means 'mother' or 'good woman.' The name is common in the languages Hindi, Hindu, and Indian.

How do you pronounce Ambika?

The pronunciation of the name Ambika is three syllables and clearly structured. It is usually pronounced as 'Am-bi-ka' [amˈbiːka]. The name begins with an open 'a' sound, followed by a bright, clearly stressed middle syllable that provides a calm lead. The open '-ka' at the end ensures a distinct and firm closure. Ambika thus conveys a calm, harmonious, and slightly exotic aura - a name with stable structure and fine, balanced presence.

Popularity

Ambika is a rather rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 when it reached 4,068th place. In the last ten years, Ambika has been used as a first name about 10 times, which gives it a 7,402nd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,788th. Worldwide popularity and frequency of Ambika are also interesting.