Sanskrit · Punjabi

Amrit

Pronounced UM-ritShare

Meaning: Nectar of immortality

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Amrit comes from the Sanskrit idea of immortality and immortal nectar. It also has an important devotional place in Sikh naming.

Nicknames

  • Ami
  • Rit

Spellings & variants

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Amrit comes from Sanskrit and Punjabi.

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