Mother or little mother
In Sanskrit, Ambika is a title for the Mother Goddess, specifically associated with Parvati or Durga. It is derived from the word for mother and carries connotations of nurturing and divine power. In Hindu mythology, it is also the name of a princess in the Mahabharata.
Less common today
Ambika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,605 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
British actress known for the series One Day
Indian politician and former Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Princess of Kashi and mother of Dhritarashtra Β· The Mahabharata