Amon

Amon is a male first name of biblical origin that comes from Ancient Hebrew. Its meaning can be described as 'the faithful worker', 'the skilled worker', or 'the son of my people'. The name derives from the ancient Hebrew word ’mn (אמן), which means 'to be faithful', 'to be steadfast', and 'to stand firm'.

What does the name Amon mean?

Amon is a biblical male first name that comes from Ancient Hebrew and has meanings such as 'the faithful worker', 'the skilled worker', or 'the son of my people'. Additionally, the name has its roots in ancient Egypt, where the sun god Amun-Re (Amon-Re) bore this name. In this context, it is translated as 'the exalted one' or 'the hidden one'. The derivations come either from the ancient Egyptian word amun, meaning 'the exalted one', or from the ancient Egyptian ymn, which traces back to the name Yamanu and means 'the hidden one'. In the Bible, Amon is mentioned as the King of Judah. In Spanish, the name is written as Amón, while in Hungarian it is known as Ámon. Other variants include Ammon, Amun, and Aamun. The female counterpart to Amon is Amona.

Where does the name Amon come from?

The name Amon has its roots in both Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Hebrew. The meanings include 'the son of my people' and 'the skilled worker'. The ancient Egyptian terms amun (the exalted one) and ymn (the hidden one), as well as the ancient Hebrew ’mn (to be faithful, to be steadfast, to stand firm), form the basis for the name. It is used in biblical Hebrew and also in Persian.

How do you pronounce Amon?

The pronunciation of the name Amon is clear and two-syllable. It is usually pronounced as 'A-mon' [ˈaːmɔn], with the first syllable starting with a long A sound that conveys a certain openness. The second syllable ends softly on the letter n. This simple form gives the name a certain dignity. Amon radiates calm and tradition – a name with a stable sound base and clear presence.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Amon enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 786th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 429th place. In the last ten years, Amon has been used as a first name about 770 times, placing it 654th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 620th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ami / Amo / Amonchichi / Amoni / Amonski / Knirps / Moni / Mony

Similar first names

Amonea

Famous people

• Amon (A name of the devil)
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