Ambros

The male first name Ambros stands for 'the immortal', 'the divine', or 'the godlike'. This German short form of the Greek name Ambrosius derives from the Ancient Greek word ambrósios/ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος, which can be translated as 'belonging to the immortals' or 'immortal' as well as 'divine'.

What does the name Ambros mean?

Ambros, a male first name, carries the meanings 'the immortal', 'the divine', and 'the godlike'. The German short form derives from the Greek name Ambrosius and is derived from the Ancient Greek term ambrósios/ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος, which roughly means 'belonging to the immortals' or 'immortal' as well as 'divine'. In Greek mythology, the original term Ambrosia refers to the food that grants the gods their immortality. The name became known in the Middle Ages through Saint Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan and one of the Church Fathers. Variants of the name include Ambroz, Ambrose (English), Ambrogio (Italian), Ambrosio (Spanish), and Ambroise (French).

Where does the name Ambros come from?

The name Ambros has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the godlike' or 'the immortal'. The Ancient Greek term ambrósios consists of elements meaning 'immortal', 'divine', and 'godlike'.

How do you pronounce Ambros?

The pronunciation of Ambros is two syllables and concise. It is pronounced as 'Am-bros' [ˈambrɔs], with the consonant cluster -mbr- creating a compact middle. The short -os at the end sounds firm and closed. Overall, Ambros conveys a robust, tradition-conscious impression - distinctive, calm, and with strong character.

When is the name day of Ambros?

The name day of Ambros is celebrated on December 7.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Ambros is relatively rare. It currently ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at rank 3,527. In the last ten years, Ambros has been used as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Amam / Ambe / Ambi / Brosi / Brösel

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ambros Gagel (German football player)
• Ambros Madlener (architect)
• Ambros Rieder (Austrian composer)
• Ambros Rueß (German biologist)
• Ambros Seelos (clarinetist)
• Ambros Waibel (German writer)
• Ambros Wilhelmer (Austrian music educator)
• Heinrich Ambros Eckert (German painter)