Boy name
Amos name meaning
“carried or borne”
Amos is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning carried or borne. It comes from the Hebrew name ʿĀmōs, related to a root meaning to carry a load. The name is also known through Amos, the prophet mentioned in the Bible.
What does Amos mean?
Carried or borne
In Indonesian: yang dipikul atau dibawa
Origin and cultural usage of Amos
From Hebrew ʿĀmōs, related to a root meaning ‘to carry a load’. It is known through the biblical prophet Amos.
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Name combinations with Amos
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Amos, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Amos: carried or borne
- Dave: beloved
- Urbanus: associated with city life
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Meaning of each word
- Amos: carried or borne
- Christ: the anointed one
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Amos Jos
Meaning of each word
- Amos: carried or borne
- Jos: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
- Amos: carried or borne
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Amos Rene
Meaning of each word
- Amos: carried or borne
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Meaning of each word
- Amos: carried or borne
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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How to pronounce Amos
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦺꦴꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮧᮞ᮪ |
Is Amos a boy’s name?
Yes, Amos is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Amos ranks #1,353 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Amos
Famous people named Amos
- Amos Putra
- Amos Setyo Budiono · b. 1932
- Amos · b. 1965
- Amos Andi · b. 1980
- Amos Edoway · b. 1964
- Amos Kayame · b. 1977
- Amos Kepno · b. 1973
- Amos Mambrasar
- Amos Wanggai · b. 1987
- Amos Wau
- Amos Yikwa · b. 1973
- Amos Yikwa · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Amos
What is the meaning of Amos?
Amos means carried or borne. From Hebrew ʿĀmōs, related to a root meaning ‘to carry a load’. It is known through the biblical prophet Amos.
Is Amos a boy’s name?
Yes, Amos is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Amos?
Amos is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Amos have?
Amos has 2 syllables (A-mos) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Amos?
Amos ranks #1,353 among boy names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Amos?
Some ideas: Amos Dave Urbanus; Amos Christ Vianney; Amos Jos.
Famous people named Amos?
Notable people named Amos include Amos Putra, Amos Setyo Budiono, Amos.
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