عنبر

Cambaro

girlSomali, from Arabic ʿanbar

Cambaro is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ambergris; precious fragrance”.

MeaningAmbergris; precious fragrance
GenderGirl
OriginSomali, from Arabic ʿanbar
Arabic spellingعنبر
PronunciationAHM-bah-roh
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Cambaro

Cambaro is generally regarded as a Somali form of Arabic ʿanbar, ambergris, the rare and costly perfume, with the Somali feminine ending -o. Somali writes the ʿayn as c and the n before b is spoken as m. It is written Ambaro in English and suggests something precious and sweet-smelling.

Is Cambaro a Muslim name?

Yes. Cambaro is a Somali girl's name, generally linked to the Arabic word anbar, ambergris, and used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Cambaro used?

Used among Somali women in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Cambaro

AmbaroAnbarAmbarCanbaro

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cambaro mean?

Cambaro means 'Ambergris; precious fragrance'. It comes from Somali, from Arabic ʿanbar.

Is Cambaro a Muslim name?

Yes. Cambaro is a Somali girl's name, generally linked to the Arabic word anbar, ambergris, and used by Muslim families.

How do you write Cambaro in Arabic?

Cambaro is written عنبر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Cambaro?

Cambaro is pronounced AHM-bah-roh.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.