54%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Hinduism Scripts पीताम्बर(Sanskrit) Meaning & History Derived from Sanskrit पीत (pīta) meaning "yellow" and अम्बर (ambara) meaning "garment". This is another name of the Hindu gods Vishnu or Krishna, given to them because yellow clothing is traditionally worn at religious events. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Rootspīta + ambaraOther Languages & CulturesPitambar(Hindi) Categories clothing, colors, fabric, Hinduism, yellow