Ambrosia

Meaning of Ambrosia

Ambrosia is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has Italian origins and is pronounced as ahm-BROH-zee-ah in Italian, am-BROH-zhuh in British English, and am-BROH-zhuh in American English. The name Ambrosia is often associated with the Greek word "ambrosios," which means "immortal" or "divine." In Greek mythology, ambrosia was the food consumed by the gods that granted them eternal youth and immortality. This name has a rich history and a celestial feel to it. Despite its rarity, Ambrosia has been gaining popularity over the years in the United States, with a steady increase in occurrences since 1998. It is a unique choice for parents seeking an elegant and enchanting name for their little one.

Pronunciation

Italian

  • Pronunced as ahm-BROH-zee-ah (/amˈbrɔːziə/)

British English

  • Pronunced as am-BROH-zhuh (/æmˈbrəʊʒə/)

American English

  • Pronunced as am-BROH-zhuh (/æmˈbroʊʒə/)

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Notable People Named Ambrosia

Ambrosia Malone - Ambrosia (Rosie) Malone is an Australian field hockey player.
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