Ambra

Ambra Meaning & Origin

About Ambra
The surname Ambra is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "ambra," meaning "amber" in English. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been used for centuries in jewelry and decorative objects. The surname Ambra likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or traded in amber, or it could have been given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling the color or appearance of amber.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ambra is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ambra: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ambra based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ambra is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A5160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 M B R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæmbrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ambra in Braille

Here's how to represent Ambra in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ambra in braille

How to sign the name Ambra using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ambra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ambra in sign language

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