Ambrose

Ambrose is the English variant of the Latin saint's name Ambrosius. The name derives from the Ancient Greek term ambrósios (ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος), which means 'immortal' or 'divine', thus denoting 'the Immortal' or 'the Divine'.

What does the name Ambrose mean?

Ambrose represents the English form of the Latin saint's name Ambrosius. It derives from the Ancient Greek word ambrósios (ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος), which means 'immortal' or 'divine' and can therefore be translated as 'the Immortal' or 'the Divine'. Other international variants of Ambrosius include Ambrogio (Italian), Ambroise (French), Ambrosio (Spanish, Portuguese), and Ambroz (Czech, Slovak, Slovenian).

Where does the name Ambrose come from?

The name Ambrose has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Immortal' or 'the Divine'. The etymology is based on the Ancient Greek term ambrósios (ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος), which means 'immortal' and 'divine'. The name is also used in the American variant in English.

How do you pronounce Ambrose?

The name Ambrose has a clear, two-syllable structure and is pronounced as 'Am-brose' [ˈambʁoːz]. The darker 'o' is central and gives the name a certain depth. The voiced 's' at the end provides a gentle yet clear finish. This makes Ambrose sound dignified and balanced, with a calm and grounded tone.

When is the name day of Ambrose?

The most significant name days for Ambrose are April 4 and December 7, which are dedicated to Saint Ambrose of Milan.

Popularity

In Germany, Ambrose is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 3,829. In the last ten years, Ambrose has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ambi / Brosey / Ross / Rusty

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ambrose Barnes (writer from England)
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• Ambrose Field (composer)
• Ambrose Foss (Australian chemist)
• Ambrose Gaines (American swimmer)
• Ambrose Godfrey (German chemist)
• Ambrose Harris (British footballer)
• Ambrose Hoffmann (Swiss skier)
• Ambrose Jackson (jazz musician from the USA)
• Ambrose MacDonald Poyner (British artist)
• Ambrose Marechal (French archbishop)
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• Ambrose Pratt (writer from Australia)
• Ambrose Price (Canadian designer)
• Ambrose Redhead (British cricketer)
• Clifford Ambrose Truesdell (American mathematician)
• Cornelius Ambrose Logan (physicist from the USA)