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English
Etymology
From Sanskrit अम्बा (ambā).
Proper noun
Amba
- (Hinduism) Name of the eldest daughter of the king of Kasi in the epic Mahabharata.
- A female given name from Sanskrit
Translations
References
- Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 27-29.
Anagrams
Sranan Tongo
Etymology
From Akan .
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Amba
- a female given name from Akan, masculine equivalent Kwami, given to a female born on a Saturday