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Ambrose

AM-brohz

Popularity

#12206

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

10,541

Peak Year

#411 in 2021

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ambrose is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'immortal' or 'divine'. It comes from the Greek word 'ambrosios'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Ambrose

    Influential 4th-century bishop of Milan

  • Ambrose Bierce

    American short story writer, journalist

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Personality Traits

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