Ambika

Ambika is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and among Indian communities worldwide. The name is closely associated with the Hindu goddess Ambika, an epithet used for the Great Goddess in various devotional contexts. In different traditions, Ambika is sometimes identified with forms of Parvati or Durga, embodying aspects of feminine divine energy, protection, and nurturing.

As an epithet of the goddess, Ambika appears in religious texts, prayers, and temple worship, where the divine feminine is revered for motherhood, strength, and auspiciousness. The name carries cultural and religious significance in many regional communities, and it is used across multiple Indian languages, including Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Ambika is also used as a personal name beyond religious contexts, reflecting cultural heritage and religious associations. It is not uncommon to encounter Ambikas in literature, cinema, and media, where the name may symbolize qualities attributed to the goddess.

Variants and related forms include Ambikā and Ambika with diacritical spellings in transliteration. The name remains popular in Indian naming practices and among diaspora communities, where it often conveys a sense of reverence and traditional identity.