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Ambrose
AMB-rohz
Ambrose (name) means a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, also used as a surname. Example: “Ambrose was named after a fourth-century bishop and Christian scholar.”
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A male given name of Ancient Greek origin, also used as a surname.
"Ambrose was named after a fourth-century bishop and Christian scholar."
How to use Ambrose
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional male first name meaning roughly "immortal" in its Greek root.
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Etymology
From Latin Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ambrosios, "immortal, divine".
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What does “Ambrose” mean?
The word “Ambrose” means a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, also used as a surname. In plain terms, a traditional male first name meaning roughly "immortal" in its Greek root.
How do you pronounce “Ambrose”?
“Ambrose” is pronounced AMB-rohz (/ˈæmbɹoʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ambrose” in a sentence?
Here is “Ambrose” used in a sentence: “Ambrose was named after a fourth-century bishop and Christian scholar.”
What part of speech is “Ambrose”?
“Ambrose” is a name.
Where does the word “Ambrose” come from?
The word “Ambrose” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Ambrosius, from Ancient Greek ambrosios, "immortal, divine".
Is “Ambrose” a common word?
“Ambrose” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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