Ambrose
Meaning of Ambrose
Ambrose bursts from the pages of ancient Rome, borrowed from the Greek “Ambrosios” and polished in Latin as “Ambrosius,” a word that literally means “immortal” and whispers of the gods’ ambrosia—sweet, golden, unforgettable. Picture little Saint Ambrose of Milan, legend says bees swarmed his cradle and left honey on his lips so he would grow into a silky-tongued peacemaker; not a bad omen for a modern son who might someday sweet-talk a playground dispute or two. The name carries a gentle grandeur—old-world robes with fresh sneakers—and, after a quiet century, it has started climbing the U.S. charts again, proof that classic charm never truly dies. Spoken aloud—AM-brohz—it rolls off the tongue like warm caramel, friendly yet refined. Ambrose feels both bookish and bold, a thinker who still kicks a soccer ball, a name that promises staying power without feeling stuck in the past. In short, it’s the kind of timeless choice that lets a child grow in any direction, with just a hint of mythic stardust for good luck.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AM-brohz (/ˈæm.broʊz/)
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Notable People Named Ambrose
| Ambrose Bierce was an American writer, journalist, and Civil War veteran renowned for his influential works like "The Devil's Dictionary" and the classic story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." |
| Ambrose Phillipps De Lisle - Ambrose Lisle March Phillipps de Lisle was a British Roman Catholic convert who founded Mount St Bernard Abbey and dedicated his life to returning Britain to Catholicism. |
| Ambrose Godfrey was a pioneering British phosphorus manufacturer who invented a fire extinguisher machine and achieved great success in his field. |
| Ambrose Folorunsho Alli was a Nigerian medical professor and the first civilian governor of Bendel State, serving from 1979 to 1983. |
| Ambrose Evans-Pritchard is an English journalist and the international business editor of the Daily Telegraph. |
| Ambrose of Siena was an Italian Dominican teacher, missionary, and diplomat. |
| William Ambrose Tarrant was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Victoria in the 1890s. |
| Ambrose Castellano - Ambrose M. Castellano is an American businessman and former New Mexico state representative. |
| Sir Ambrose Macdonald Poynter was a British calligrapher, artist, and architect. |
| Ambrose Woodall, 1st Baron Uvedale of North End - Ambrose Edgar Woodall, 1st Baron Uvedale of North End, was a British surgeon known as Sir Ambrose Woodall from 1931 to 1946. |
