Anber means “ambergris, amber fragrance”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Anber is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Anber mean?
Literal meaning
Anber is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “ambergris, amber fragrance”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
variant spelling of Amber
Anber in Turkish
What does Anber mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Anber. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “ambergris, amber fragrance” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Anber come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Anber a Turkish name?
Yes. Anber is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Anber across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | AnberLatin | Unisex | same as above: “ambergris, amber fragrance” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Anber
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anber | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Anber
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Anber rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ŞadanBoy“happy, cheerful”same language (turkish)
- MihriUnisex“of the sun”same language (turkish)
- ZaimBoy“leader, chief”same language (turkish)
- SarıgüzelGirl“fair-haired beauty”same language (turkish)
- TemizsoyBoy“of pure lineage”same language (turkish)
- SeferîBoy“relating to travel; state of war”same language (turkish)
- TüzünkanUnisex“of noble blood”same language (turkish)
- GöksevUnisex“love of the sky”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Anber
What does the name Anber mean?
Anber means “ambergris, amber fragrance”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Anber a girl's or a boy's name?
Anber is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Anber come from?
Anber is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Anber?
Anber is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Anber have?
Anber has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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