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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Immortal, divine (belonging to the immortals)
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AM-brohz
Ambrose comes from Greek by way of Latin and means "immortal" or "divine" — belonging to the immortals. It's pronounced AM-brohz, and has an old-world, storybook kind of romance to it that sets it apart from more common names. If you're after something with a bit of classic weight behind it, Ambrose delivers that.
Meaning & Origin of Ambrose
Meaning: Immortal, divine (belonging to the immortals).
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Ambrose
AM-brohzIPA /ˈæmbroʊz/
Popularity of Ambrose
Ambrose hit its high point back in 1881, ranking #233 with 43 baby boys given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #741, with 345 boys named Ambrose.
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FAQ
What does the name Ambrose mean?
Immortal, divine (belonging to the immortals). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ambrose?
Ambrose is pronounced AM-brohz (IPA: /ˈæmbroʊz/).
Is Ambrose a popular name right now?
Ambrose peaked at #233 in 1881 and is ranked #741 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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