Girl name
Anber name meaning
“fragrant ambergris”
Anber means “fragrant ambergris.” It comes from Arabic ʿanbar and preserves a historical form of the Turkish word amber. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name evokes the aromatic material used in perfumery and the comparisons with ambergris found in classical literary descriptions of scent.
What does Anber mean?
Fragrant ambergris
In Turkish: güzel kokulu amber maddesi
Anber takes its meaning from ambergris, valued in traditional perfumery. In Turkish poetry, it appears alongside musk in descriptions of fragrance. This substance is distinct from the fossil resin called amber in English. The given name is directly related to the Turkish spelling Amber and should be considered alongside it.
Origin of the name Anber
It derives from Arabic ʿanbar, “ambergris.” Anber is a historical form of the Turkish word amber preserved in personal names.
How to pronounce Anber
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anbeɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عنبر |
Is Anber a girl’s name?
Yes, Anber is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Anber does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Anber
What is the meaning of Anber?
Anber means “fragrant ambergris”. It derives from Arabic ʿanbar, “ambergris.” Anber is a historical form of the Turkish word amber preserved in personal names.
Is Anber a girl’s name?
Yes, Anber is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Anber in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Anber nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Anber?
Anber is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Anber have?
Anber has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Anber?
Anber 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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