Indian name meaning
Amitabh
♂ BoyA·mi·tabh · 3 syllables
Of boundless splendour; a Buddha
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| A | m | i | t | a | b | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
1 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 5 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Amitabh carries the name number 9.
About the name Amitabh
Amitabh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Of boundless splendour; a Buddha.”
Spoken aloud it is A·mi·tabh — 3 syllables. Amitabh is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amitabh mean?
Amitabh means “Of boundless splendour; a Buddha.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Amitabh a boy or a girl name?
Amitabh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Amitabh?
Amitabh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Amitabh?
Amitabh has 3 syllables and is said as A·mi·tabh.
What is the numerology number of the name Amitabh?
In the Chaldean system, Amitabh has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Amitabh a common name in India?
Amitabh does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Amitabh?
For a sister to Amitabh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Aabha, Aadhya, Aakriti or Rama all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Amitabh?
Rishabh, Saurabh, Padmanabh or Kaustubh share Amitabh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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