'amphiprostyle' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphiprostylos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and 'prostylos' meant 'having columns at the front.'

'amphiprostylos' transformed into the Latin word 'amphiprostylus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphiprostyle.'

Initially, it meant 'having columns at both ends,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.