Ambrosio

Ambrosio is the Spanish variant of the Latin saint name Ambrosius, while the Portuguese spelling is Ambrósio. The name derives from the Ancient Greek word ambrósios (ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος), which means 'immortal' or 'divine,' thus meaning 'the Immortal' or 'the Divine.'

What does the name Ambrosio mean?

Ambrosio represents the Spanish form of the Latin name Ambrosius, while the Portuguese variant is Ambrósio. The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Greek ambrósios (ᾰ̓μβρόσῐος), which means 'immortal' or 'divine.' There are also international variants of Ambrosius, such as Ambrogio (Italian), Ambroise (French), Ambrose (English), and Ambroz (Czech, Slovak, Slovenian).

Where does the name Ambrosio come from?

The name Ambrosio has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Immortal' or 'the Divine.'

How do you pronounce Ambrosio?

The sound and pronunciation of Ambrosio are lively and consist of four syllables. It is usually pronounced as 'Am-bro-si-o' [amˈbrɔzio], with darker and lighter vowels harmoniously alternating. The open 'o' at the end gives it a round, melodic sound. Ambrosio conveys warmth and sounds that appear broad and cultured, with an international flair.

When is the name day of Ambrosio?

The central name days for Ambrosio are April 4 and December 7, on which Saint Ambrose of Milan is honored.

Popularity

In Germany, Ambrosio is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best position was in 2014, when it ranked 3,829th. In the last ten years, Ambrosio has been given less than 10 times, which catapults it to 6,739th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,040th.

Famous people

• Ambrosio Aimar (cyclist)
• Ambrosio Cotes (composer from Spain)
• Ambrosio Echemendia (poet)
• Ambrosio Echevarria Arroita (Spanish bishop)
• Ambrosio Martinez Bustos (painter from Spain)
• Ambrosio Morales (Spanish historian)
• Ambrosio Padilla (basketball player from the Philippines)
• Ambrosio Santos (sailor)
• Ambrosio Valero (pianist from Spain)
• Fernando Ambrosio Mendez Chiquelli (Argentinian football player)
• Joan Ambrosio Dalza (Italian musician)