Ambroise

Ambroise is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin Ambrosius, which itself comes from the Greek ambrosios meaning immortal or divine. The name is the French form of Ambrose, and it has been used since medieval times in French-speaking regions. In religious contexts, the name is closely associated with Saint Ambrose, the 4th-century bishop of Milan who was a leading church father and theologian; in French hagiography he is commonly referred to as Saint Ambroise.

Notable bearers of the name span various fields and historical periods. Ambroise Paré (c. 1510–1590) was a prominent French barber-surgeon who pioneered surgical techniques, wound treatment, and the ligature of arteries, significantly shaping early modern surgery. Ambroise Thomas (1811–1896) was a French composer known for operas such as Mignon and Hamlet, contributing to the Romantic music era in France. Ambroise Vollard (1866–1939) was an influential art dealer and publisher who supported and marketed modern artists, including Pablo Picasso and Paul Cézanne, and helped popularize Cubism in the early 20th century.

Today, Ambroise remains in use as a given name within French-speaking communities, though it is relatively uncommon compared with its historical prominence. The name carries connotations of heritage and classical culture, and it appears in literature and media as a traditional male name.