Ambrosia

The name Ambrosia (Ἀμβροσία) has its roots in Greek mythology. It originates from the ancient Greek term ámbrotos (ᾰ̓́μβροτος), which means "immortal" or "divine," and can thus be interpreted as "the Immortal" or "the Divine."

What does the name Ambrosia mean?

Ambrosia (Ἀμβροσία) is closely linked to Greek mythology. The name derives from the ancient Greek word ámbrotos (ᾰ̓́μβροτος), which means "immortal" or "divine," and thus translates to "the Immortal" or "the Divine." In mythology, Ambrosia (ancient Greek ἀμβροσῐ́ᾱ ambrosíā) refers to the "food of the gods" that grants immortality, and it is also the name of a nymph considered to be the daughter of Atlas. Variants of the name include Ambrosha, Ambrosina, and Ambrosine, while the male equivalent is Ambrosius.

Where does the name Ambrosia come from?

The name Ambrosia is of feminine origin and traces back to ancient Greek, where it means "the Immortal" or "the Divine."

How do you pronounce Ambrosia?

The pronunciation of Ambrosia is rich and four-syllable. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Am-bro-si-a" [ambʁoˈziːa], with the emphasis on the third syllable featuring a long 'i'. This bright sound stands out clearly from the darker middle syllable. The open ending "-a" provides a harmonious conclusion. Ambrosia sounds opulent and resonant, soft and flowing, as well as elegant and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Ambrosia is a rather rare name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 3,816th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 9,043rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Am / Ama / Amber / Ambi / Amboss / Ambro / Brosi / Brosia / Rosi / Sia

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ambrosia Parsley (German musician)