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At a Glance: Name: Amos – Meaning: carried, a burden – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-mus
Amos is a Hebrew name pronounced AY-mus, and its root meaning is plain and sturdy: to carry, or a burden. You may have come across the idea that it means 'borne by God,' but that reads more into the word than the Hebrew itself does — there's no reference to God in the root, just the sense of carrying weight. It has an old-fashioned, vintage feel, the kind of name that sounds like it's been passed down.
Meaning & Origin of Amos
Meaning: Carried, a burden.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: Amos is often said to mean 'borne by God' or 'carried by the Lord'. Actually: The Hebrew root is simply 'to carry; a burden' with no inherent reference to God; 'borne by God' is a theological embellishment tied to the biblical prophet.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amos
Phonetic: AY-mus IPA: /ˈeɪməs/
Popularity of Amos
Amos reached its highest point back in 1880, ranking #105 with 128 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #697 with 386 babies, showing it's stuck around in smaller numbers over more than a century of records.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Amos mean?
Carried, a burden. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amos)
How do you pronounce Amos?
Amos is pronounced AY-mus (IPA: /ˈeɪməs/).
Is Amos a popular name right now?
Amos peaked at #105 in 1880 and is ranked #697 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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