Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “immortal, food of the gods.” Ambrosia derives from the Greek 'ambrosios' meaning 'immortal,' referring to the mythical food of the Olympian gods…
how do you pronounce Ambrosia?
am-BROH-zhah
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what does Ambrosia mean?
The name Ambrosia means “immortal, food of the gods.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Ambrosia derives from the Greek 'ambrosios' meaning 'immortal,' referring to the mythical food of the Olympian gods that granted eternal life. The name evokes divine luxury and otherworldly beauty. It also names a popular American fruit salad dessert, giving it an unexpected folksy charm alongside its mythological grandeur.
where does the name Ambrosia come from?
Wikipedia confirms ambrosia as the food or drink of the Greek gods in ancient myth, often depicted as conferring longevity or immortality on whoever consumed it, supporting the existing 'immortal, food of the gods' gloss.
the history of Ambrosia
Per the source, ambrosia was brought to the gods on Olympus by doves and served at the heavenly feast either by Hebe or by Ganymede; nothing here addresses the modern fruit-salad dessert also called ambrosia.
who are famous people named Ambrosia?
- Ambrosia (American soft rock band of the 1970s-80s)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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