Amrita (Sanskrit: अमृत, IAST: amṛta), Amrit or Amata in Pali, also called Sudha, Amiy, Ami, literally means "immortality" and is often referred to in ancient Indian texts as nectar, ambrosia and carries the same meaning. Its first occurrence is in the Rigveda, where it is considered one of several synonyms for soma, the drink of the devas. Amrit has varying significance in different Indian religions. The word Amrit is also a common first name for Sikhs and Hindus, while its feminine form is Amritā.