Girl name
Amber name meaning
“a precious aromatic substance”
Amber means “a precious aromatic substance” in this Turkish naming context. It comes from Arabic ʿanbar, referring to ambergris, a fragrant material associated with perfumery. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes perfume making and descriptions of scent in classical poetry; Anber is a related form.
What does Amber mean?
A precious aromatic substance
In Turkish: güzel kokulu değerli bir madde
As a Turkish name, Amber evokes fragrance and perfumery. In older poetry, ambergris appears in imagery describing beautiful scents, and Anber represents another form of the same word. The English name Amber refers to the gemstone, a meaning that should be distinguished from the Turkish aromatic substance.
Origin of the name Amber
Turkish amber comes from Arabic ʿanbar, referring to the aromatic substance ambergris. Anber is another Turkish form.
How to pronounce Amber
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ambeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عنبر |
Is Amber a girl’s name?
Yes, Amber is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Amber does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Amber
FAQ about the name Amber
What is the meaning of Amber?
Amber means “a precious aromatic substance”. Turkish amber comes from Arabic ʿanbar, referring to the aromatic substance ambergris. Anber is another Turkish form.
Is Amber a girl’s name?
Yes, Amber is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Amber in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Amber nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Amber?
Amber is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Amber have?
Amber has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Amber?
Amber does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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