Ambre
French · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ambre
# Ambre
Ambre means "amber" and derives from the French word "ambre," which ultimately comes from Arabic "anbar" (عنبر), referring to the fossilized resin or the color golden-yellow.
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Etymology
# Ambre
Ambre means "amber" and derives from the French word "ambre," which ultimately comes from Arabic "anbar" (عنبر), referring to the fossilized resin or the color golden-yellow.
The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and regions, with no specific religious association; it gained modest popularity in France and francophone areas from the late 20th century onward.
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Ambre currently ranks #15,337 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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