Multiple choice general knowledge history Word mumbai contain marathi word for port Energy mother business Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Mumbai derives from Marathi 'Mumbā' or 'Mahā-Ambā', where 'amba' (आम्बा) means 'mother'. The name refers to the goddess Mumbadevi. The other options (port, energy, business) are not related to the etymology.