Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: A Burden, To Carry, Strong
Pronunciation: AY-muhs, /ˈeɪ.məs/, EY M AH S
Popularity Rank: #3,399
Derived from the Hebrew name Amos, which means 'carried' or 'burdened'. In the Bible, Amos was a prophet known for his visions and prophecies.
The name Amos is of Hebrew origin and means A Burden, To Carry, Strong, Amos means 'carried' or 'burdened' and is of Hebrew origin. It is a name often associated with prophecy and vision.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Amos is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, Italy, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AY-muhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈeɪ.məs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EY M AH S
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Amos is recorded 18,601 times globally, ranking it as the 3,399th most common name worldwide.
Amos is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 5,506 occurrences, making it the 226th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Amos is found among 1 in every 211 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #226 | 1 : 211 |
| South Africa | #405 | 1 : 486 |
| Italy | #1,644 | 1 : 901 |
| United States of America | #2,413 | 1 : 1,406 |
| Israel | #775 | 1 : 332 |
| Ghana | #241 | 1 : 242 |
| Singapore | #718 | 1 : 1,060 |
| Palestine | #1,328 | 1 : 756 |
| Malaysia | #3,302 | 1 : 5,294 |
| Cameroon | #755 | 1 : 1,176 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Amos from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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