name
Amberson
AM-buh-suhn
Amberson (name) means a surname derived as a patronymic from Ambrose, also a community in Pennsylvania. Example: “The Amberson family appeared in the classic novel The Magnificent Ambersons.”
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A surname derived as a patronymic from Ambrose, also a community in Pennsylvania.
"The Amberson family appeared in the classic novel The Magnificent Ambersons."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ambersons
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Etymology
Patronymic surname from Ambrose + -son.
Rhymes for Amberson
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Gerson
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Amberson” mean?
The word “Amberson” means a surname derived as a patronymic from Ambrose, also a community in Pennsylvania.
How do you pronounce “Amberson”?
“Amberson” is pronounced AM-buh-suhn (/ˈæm.bɚ.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Amberson” in a sentence?
Here is “Amberson” used in a sentence: “The Amberson family appeared in the classic novel The Magnificent Ambersons.”
What part of speech is “Amberson”?
“Amberson” is a name.
