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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Faithfulness or trust, from a shared Hebrew-Arabic root for 'firm, trustworthy'
- Origin
- Hebrew/Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAH-nuh
Amana (uh-MAH-nuh) is a Hebrew and Arabic name meaning faithfulness or trust, drawn from a shared root for 'firm, trustworthy'. It's a soft, open-vowel name with three even syllables and a steady, dependable idea at its center.
Meaning & Origin of Amana
Meaning: Faithfulness or trust, from a shared Hebrew-Arabic root for 'firm, trustworthy'.
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic.
How to Pronounce Amana
uh-MAH-nuhIPA /əˈmɑːnə/
Popularity of Amana
Amana is a rare name in the U.S.: it ranked #5951 in 2024, with 20 babies given the name. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1979 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Amana mean?
Faithfulness or trust, from a shared Hebrew-Arabic root for ‘firm, trustworthy’.
How do you pronounce Amana?
Amana is pronounced uh-MAH-nuh (IPA: /əˈmɑːnə/).
Is Amana a popular name right now?
Amana is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #5951 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)
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