Ambrosius

Latin

"immortal"

Ambrosius Origin and Meaning

The name Ambrosius is a boy's name of Swedish origin.

Ambrosius is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from the Greek word "ambrosios," meaning "immortal" or "divine." It is the original Latin form of the more common Ambrose. The name carries significant historical weight, having been borne by Saint Ambrosius of Milan, an important 4th-century theologian and one of the four original doctors of the Catholic Church. Throughout European history, the name appeared among clergy, nobility, and scholars, maintaining associations with learning and spiritual devotion. While Ambrosius has never been widely popular in modern English-speaking countries, it retains appeal for parents drawn to names with classical roots and substantial historical significance. The name projects dignity and intellectual seriousness, with potential nicknames including Ambrose, Brose, or even Sio.

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Famous People Named Ambrosius

• Ambrosius Holbein German,Swiss painter, elder brother of Hans Holbein
• Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder Dutch painter
• Ambrosius Benson Italian painter
• Ambrosius (born Risto Jääskeläinen) Metropolitan of Helsinki
• Ambrosius (born Besarion Khelaia) Patriarch of Georgia
• Ambrosius Francken I Belgian painter
• Ambrosius Francken II Belgian painter; nephew of the above
• Ambrosius Christoffersen Stub Danish poet
• Ambrosius Blarer German Protestant reformer

The name Ambrosius in Pop Culture

• Ambrosius Aurelianus legendary king of Britain
• Ambrosius Flume minor Harry Potter character, the owner of Honeydukes
• Ambrosius the canine steed of Sir Didymus in Jim Henson's "Labyrinth"