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The baby name Amrita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MREE-tuh (IPA: /əˈmriːtə/).
Amrita is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Amrita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MREE-tuh (IPA: /əˈmriːtə/).
Amrita is Sanskrit in Origin.
Amrita derives from Sanskrit amṛta (अमृत), from a- “not” + mṛta “dead,” meaning “immortal” and, by extension, the divine nectar conferring immortality. The term appears in the Rigveda and later Hindu mythology of the churning of the ocean (samudra manthana); it is also central in Buddhist and Jain literature as the “deathless” or spiritual ambrosia. As a given name, Amrita is widely used across India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and among the South Asian diaspora, generally feminine but occasionally unisex.
Historical usage as a personal name grew in the modern era, aided by cultural figures such as writer Amrita Pritam, painter Amrita Sher-Gil, and actress Amrita Rao. Variants and spellings include Amritha (South India), Amreeta/Amreetaa (Anglicized), and transliterated Amrta; the related Punjabi/Hindi name Amrit is the common masculine or unisex counterpart. Nicknames include Ami and Rita.
Politician · Born 1919 · British Raj
Amrita Pritam was a prominent Indian author and poet, best known for her poignant poetry and novels in Punjabi and Hindi. She gained fame for her novel 'Pinjar', which was later adapted into a film, and her poem 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu', which expressed the pain of the Partition of India. Born in 1919 in the British Raj, she became a leading voice in Indian literature.
Actor · Born 1981 · India
Amrita Rao is best known as an Indian actress in Hindi films, especially for her girl-next-door roles in movies like Vivah, Ishq Vishk, and Main Hoon Na. Born on 7 June 1981, she has won an IIFA Award and two Stardust Awards, and has also received two Filmfare Award nominations.
Actor · Born 1981 · India
Amrita Arora is an Indian actress best known for her roles in Bollywood films. She gained popularity with movies like 'Awara Paagal Deewana' and 'Kambakkht Ishq'. Born in 1981, she has also appeared in various television shows and reality programs in India.
Actor · Born 1987 · Norway
Amrita Acharia is a Norwegian actor best known for her role as Irri in the popular television series Game of Thrones. Born in 1987, she has also appeared in the film I Am Yours and the TV series The Good Karma Hospital.
Actor · Born 1983 · India
Amrita Puri is an Indian actress best known for her work in Hindi films and web shows, especially her debut role in Aisha. She made a strong start with Aisha (2010), winning the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Female and earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
United States · Based on birth registration data from government sources.
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