Amos
Burden, carried by God
Biblical, Hebrew
Boy · A
Amos
“Burden, carried by God”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
Amos comes from the Hebrew word for a load or burden, often read as carried by God. Amos was a shepherd turned prophet, one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament.
It means "Burden, carried by God." Amos has Biblical and Hebrew origins. Amos has a popularity score of 55 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced AY-mos. It is associated with themes of Faith and Justice. Its listed personality traits are Honest and Plainspoken. It has 2 syllables and 4 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Amos Oz, Obadiah and Jonah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amos mean?
The name Amos means "Burden, carried by God."
What origin is the name Amos?
Amos has Biblical and Hebrew origins.
Is Amos a boy or girl name?
Amos is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Amos?
Amos is pronounced AY-mos.
Is Amos popular?
Amos has a popularity score of 55 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.
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