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Amos

Possibly most associated with Amos Cookies or Chicago, this gender-neutral name is of Hebrew origin and relates back to the Bible. Though commonplace in a time gone by, couples of the modern era are starting to use the name once again. Looking back at Amos' roots, this was the name of an 8th century BC prophet whose sayings are collected in the biblical book named after him. If you’re looking for a once traditional name with religious ties, this could be the name for you.
Hebrew Male
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Meaning

Carried by God, Bourne by God

Popularity

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Pronunciation

'AY-mus'

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Biblical

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Traits

  • Steadfast
  • Devout
  • Resilient
  • Determined

Compatibility

Amos pairs well with traditional or biblical names for siblings. It also works nicely as a strong middle name choice. Culturally, Amos fits well with families looking for a name that has a deep religious or historical significance.

Steadfast Devout Resilient Determined

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Amos Alonzo Stagg

Amos Alonzo Stagg

Athlete

Born: August 16, 1862 · West Orange, New Jersey, USA

Portrait of Amos Oz

Amos Oz

Writer

Born: May 4, 1939 · Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine

Portrait of Amos Lee

Amos Lee

Musician

Born: June 20, 1977 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Portrait of Amos 'n' Andy

Amos 'n' Andy

Actors

Born: March 19, 1928 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Amos Gitai

Amos Gitai

Filmmaker

Born: October 11, 1950 · Haifa, Israel

Portrait of Amos Tversky

Amos Tversky

Scientist

Born: March 16, 1937 · Haifa, British Mandate of Palestine

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Unity, harmony
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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Amos Original form
  • אָמוֹס Hebrew
  • አሞስ Amharic
  • 阿摩斯 Chinese
  • アモス Japanese
  • 아모스 Korean
  • آموس Persian
  • एमोस Hindi
  • ამოსი Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amos

What does Amos mean?
Carried by God, Bourne by God
What is the origin of Amos?
Amos has Hebrew origins.
Is Amos popular?
Amos has been viewed 85 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Amos?
Similar names include Umoja, Walter, Niah, Aidan, Bree.
How do you pronounce Amos?
Amos is pronounced 'AY-mus'.

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