Unisex name · Sanskrit
Amrit
“immortal, undying”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Amrit.
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About the name
Amrit is the masculine and neuter form of the same word — immortal, and by extension the nectar itself. In Sikh practice Amrit is the sweetened water used in the initiation ceremony, which gives the name a specific and living religious weight rather than a purely mythological one.
It is used for both men and women across North India and the Punjabi diaspora. It does not rank in the US, where the two clean syllables travel more easily than most Sanskrit imports.
It is short and rarely clipped. Two syllables want two or three (Amrit Kaur, Amrit Devan). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist with Heirloom weight.
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Is Amrit a boy or girl name?
Amrit is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Sanskrit origin).
What does the name Amrit mean?
Amrit means “immortal, undying” of Sanskrit origin. Amrit is the masculine and neuter form of the same word — immortal, and by extension the nectar itself. In Sikh practice Amrit is the sweetened water used in the initiation ceremony, which gives the name a specific and living religious weight rather than a purely mythological one.
Where does the name Amrit come from?
Amrit is Sanskrit in origin. It is used for both men and women across North India and the Punjabi diaspora. It does not rank in the US, where the two clean syllables travel more easily than most Sanskrit imports.
What are common nicknames for Amrit?
Ami — the short-forms parents most often use for Amrit.
How popular is Amrit?
Amrit did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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