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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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