Amber
The name of a gemstone formed from fossilized resin, or the orange-yellow color it displays.
Meaning and origin
Amber has been used as a given name in English since the late 19th century, though it became much more popular following the success of Kathleen Winsor's novel Forever Amber (1944).
How to pronounce Amber
| English (US) | /ˈæmbər/ |
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