A masculine given name meaning 'immortal' or relating to ambrosia, the food of the gods in Greek mythology. Also refers to Saint Ambrose, a 4th-century bishop and Doctor of the Church.
From Greek 'Ambrosios,' meaning 'belonging to the immortals,' derived from 'ambrotos' (immortal) and related to 'ambrosia' (food of the gods). The name gained Christian significance through Saint Ambrose of Milan, becoming popular in medieval Europe.
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