Boy name
Amus name meaning
“burden; carried”
Amus is a masculine name commonly linked to Hebrew and the meaning burden or carried. It may be a variant of Amos, whose source is Hebrew ‘āmōs. In this derivation, the name's meaning relates to carrying a burden through its connection with Amos.
What does Amus mean?
Burden; carried
In Indonesian: beban; yang dipikul
Origin and cultural usage of Amus
Amus may be a variant of Amos, from Hebrew ‘āmōs, associated with carrying a burden.
How to pronounce Amus
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Amus a boy’s name?
Yes, Amus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Amus ranks #3,808 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Amus
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Amos♂Carried or borne
- Arus♂Flow of water
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Abu♂Father of
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Amri♂My affair, my command
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Aman♂Tranquility and a sense of safety
Famous people named Amus
- Amus Atkana
- Amus Besan · b. 1973
- Amus Huka
FAQ about the name Amus
What is the meaning of Amus?
Amus means burden; carried. Amus may be a variant of Amos, from Hebrew ‘āmōs, associated with carrying a burden.
Is Amus a boy’s name?
Yes, Amus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Amus have?
Amus has 2 syllables (A-mus) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Amus?
Amus ranks #3,808 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Amus?
Notable people named Amus include Amus Atkana, Amus Besan, Amus Huka.
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