'ambon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἄμβων' (ambōn), where 'ἀνα-' meant 'up' and 'βαίνω' meant 'to go'.

'ἄμβων' transformed into the Latin word 'ambon', and eventually became the modern English word 'ambon'.

Initially, it meant 'a raised edge or rim', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a raised platform in a church'.