Indian name meaning
Ambika
♀ GirlAm·bi·ka · 3 syllables
Goddess Durga; mother
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| A | m | b | i | k | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Ambika carries the name number 2.
About the name Ambika
Ambika is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Goddess Durga; mother.”
Spoken aloud it is Am·bi·ka — 3 syllables. Ambika turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ambika mean?
Ambika means “Goddess Durga; mother.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Ambika a boy or a girl name?
Ambika is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ambika?
Ambika is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Ambika?
Ambika has 3 syllables and is said as Am·bi·ka.
What is the numerology number of the name Ambika?
In the Chaldean system, Ambika has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Ambika a common name in India?
Ambika appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Ambika?
For a brother to Ambika, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aadesh, Aakash, Aamod or Bajrang all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Ambika?
Anika, Bhoomika, Devika or Sanika share Ambika's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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