Unisex name
Ambar name meaning
“fragrant, sweet-smelling”
Ambar is a name used for girls and boys, commonly linked in Javanese naming to ambar, meaning “fragrant” or “sweet-smelling.” A similar word also comes from Arabic ʿanbar, the name of the aromatic substance ambergris. Both explanations connect the name’s meaning with fragrance or an aromatic material.
What does Ambar mean?
Fragrant, sweet-smelling
In Indonesian: harum, berbau wangi
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Ambar
In Javanese naming, Ambar can relate to ambar expressing fragrance. A similar word also derives from Arabic ʿanbar, the aromatic substance ambergris.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Ambar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ambar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Ambar Febriyanti Juwita
Meaning of each word
- Ambar: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Febriyanti: associated with February
- Juwita: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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Meaning of each word
- Ambar: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Budiyanti: intellect, wisdom
- Ratnah: precious jewel
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Ambar Saras
Meaning of each word
- Ambar: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Saras: healthy, recovered from illness
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Meaning of each word
- Ceria: cheerful, full of joy
- Ambar: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Yulis: born in July
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Ambar Supriyatin
Meaning of each word
- Ambar: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Supriyatin: deeply cherished or beloved
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Meaning of each word
- Ambar: fragrant, sweet-smelling
- Kusmiyati: flower
- Haryanti: noble; honorable
How to pronounce Ambar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ambar/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩ꧀ꦧꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙ᮪ᮘᮁ |
Is Ambar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ambar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 23% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Ambar ranks #113 among unisex names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ambar
- Akbar♂Greater, greatest
- Amar♂One who makes things flourish
- Albar♂Good, dutiful
- Amhar♂More skilled, most proficient
- Amsar♂Cities, lands
- Ammar♂One who makes things flourish
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Abbas♂Stern-faced or frowning
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Azwar♂More inclined, more turned aside
Famous people named Ambar
- Ambar Purwoko
- Ambar Tjahjono · b. 1960
- Ambar Kuncoro Aji · b. 1977
- Ambar Kuspardianto · b. 1967
- Ambar Kusumandari · b. 1962
- Ambar Pertiwiningrum · b. 1966
- Ambar Prihartini · b. 1958
- Ambar Purwati · b. 1977
- Ambar Sari Widiyawati
- Ambar Setyaningsih
- Ambar Soedarno
- Ambar Sumali · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Ambar
What is the meaning of Ambar?
Ambar means fragrant, sweet-smelling. In Javanese naming, Ambar can relate to ambar expressing fragrance. A similar word also derives from Arabic ʿanbar, the aromatic substance ambergris.
Is Ambar a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Ambar is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 23% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ambar?
Ambar is of Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Ambar have?
Ambar has 2 syllables (Am-bar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ambar?
Ambar ranks #113 among unisex names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ambar?
Some ideas: Ambar Febriyanti Juwita; Ambar Budiyanti Ratnah; Ambar Saras.
Famous people named Ambar?
Notable people named Ambar include Ambar Purwoko, Ambar Tjahjono, Ambar Kuncoro Aji.
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