Nepali boy name
Amrit name meaning
अमृत
Say it: AM-rit/ʌmrit/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #34
Meaning of Amrit
Nectar of immortality; ambrosia.
नेपालीमा: अमृत संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ अमरता दिने पेय हुन्छ। यसले देवताहरूको दिव्य रसलाई जनाउँछ।
About the name Amrit
Amrit brings the image of nectar of immortality, or ambrosia, into a short Sanskrit name. That meaning gives it a precious, life-affirming feeling, alongside themes of life and purity. Its five letters form the pronunciation AM-rit, with a strong first part and a brief finish. At number 34 among boys in our sample, it is very common. Parents who enjoy its compact sound might also consider Amit, Akrit and Ankit. These are sound alternatives, so their meanings deserve a separate look.
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Amrit at a glance
| Name | Amrit |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | अमृत also अम्रित, अमरित |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | A · अ |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #34 among boy names (157 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Famous people named Amrit
- Amrit Bhattarai · b. 1990
Nepalese cricketer
- Amrit Gurung
a Nepali musician, singer, Lyricist, Poet and photographer
- Amrit Kumar Bohara · b. 1948
Nepalese politician
- Amrit Beran · b. 1999
Italian guitarist
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Nabin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sanjeev♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Jeevan♂जीवनLife
- Aayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Kishor♂किशोरYouth or adolescent
- Ayush♂आयुषLife, lifespan
- Amar♂अमरImmortal, eternal
- Navin♂नवीनNew, fresh, novel and modern (Navin)
- Sanjeeb♂सञ्जीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjib♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Sanjiv♂संजीवLife-giving, reviving
- Jiwan♂जीवनLife
Names that sound like Amrit
- Amit♂अमितBoundless, infinite
- Akrit♂आकृतShape or form
- Ankit♂अंकितMarked, distinguished
- Ajit♂अजितInvincible, unconquered
- Amir♂अमिरPrince, commander or leader
- Asmit♂अस्मितSelf-respect, pride, identity
- Atit♂अतितPast
- Amita♂♀अमितBoundless, infinite
- Adit♂अदितThe first, the beginning
- Anjit♂अन्जित
- Anit♂अनितProbably variant of Anitya or Amit
- Aakrit♂आकृतShape or form
Amrit in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐀𑐩𑐺𑐟 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒁𑒧𑒵𑒞 |
| Bengali | অমৃত |
| Gujarati | અમૃત |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀅𑀫𑀾𑀢 |
| IAST romanization | amṛt |
FAQ about the name Amrit
What is the meaning of Amrit?
Amrit means: Nectar of immortality; ambrosia. (नेपालीमा: अमृत)
Is Amrit a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Amrit in Nepali?
Amrit is written अमृत in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written अम्रित or अमरित.
How do you pronounce Amrit?
Amrit is pronounced AM-rit (IPA: /ʌmrit/).
What is the origin of the name Amrit?
Amrit is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Amrit?
Amrit ranks #34 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Amrit?
Notable people named Amrit include Amrit Bhattarai (Nepalese cricketer); Amrit Gurung (a Nepali musician, singer, Lyricist, Poet and photographer); Amrit Kumar Bohara (Nepalese politician).