43%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Italian Pronounced Pron. am-PEH-lyo [key·IPA] Meaning & History Italian form of Ampelius, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἀμπέλιος (Ampelios), which was derived from ἄμπελος (ampelos) meaning "vine". Saint Ampelius was a 7th-century bishop of Milan. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesAmpelios, Ampelius(Ancient Greek) User SubmissionAmpélio Categories flora, nature, plants Entry updated April 5, 2022