Male Name
Ambrose
ˈæm.ˌbɹoʊz
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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authors
Catholic saints
Chocolatier characters
Dishonored characters
eternity
GOSICK characters
life
Monk characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
classic160%
mature140%
formal160%
upper class160%
natural65%
wholesome100%
strong100%
refined140%
strange120%
complex80%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Ambrose originates from the Late Latin name Ambrosius, derived from the Greek name Ἀμβρόσιος (Ambrosios), meaning 'immortal'. It gained prominence through Saint Ambrose, a 4th-century theologian and bishop of Milan, who is venerated as a Doctor of the Church. The name symbolizes immortality and has been associated with Christian virtues and intellectual legacy.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ἀμβρόσιος (Ambrosios)
Evolution:
From Greek to Late Latin (Ambrosius), then to English (Ambrose)
Source:
Greek and Latin linguistic roots