Meaning and history
Ambra is the Italian word and feminine name for “amber,” the fossilized tree resin used as a gemstone and perfume material. The word came through Arabic ʿanbar, originally referring to ambergris, before European languages applied related forms to amber. As a personal name it belongs to the tradition of jewel and colour names. Notable bearers include Italian actor and television presenter Ambra Angiolini and Italian footballer Ambra Capotosto.
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20062006: 7 births, rank #13,606
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2012: 5 births, rank #16,869
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2019: 7 births, rank #12,448
20202020: 7 births, rank #12,142
In 2020, 7 babies were recorded with the name Ambra, ranking #12,142 among girls.