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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 notes

In 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".

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Ambrose

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Frequently asked questions

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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