'amrita' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'amṛta', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'mṛta' meant 'dead'.

'amṛta' transformed into the Hindi word 'amrit', and eventually became the modern English word 'amrita'.

Initially, it meant 'immortal' or 'undying', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a drink that bestows immortality'.