Amun

The first name Amun has its origins in ancient Egypt and dates back to the 21st century BC.

What does the name Amun mean?

Amun was revered in ancient Egypt as the chief god, known as the 'breath of life for all things' and as the god of wind, fertility, and the sun. The name is translated as 'the Sublime' or 'the Hidden'. It derives from the ancient Egyptian term amun, meaning 'the Sublime', or from the word ymn, reconstructed from the name Yamanu, meaning 'the Hidden'. Occasionally, Amun is confused with Ameni, an epithet of the sun god Re. Amun, who can be considered the king of the gods, has been documented since the Old Kingdom along with his consort Amaunet. He lived in the 11th Dynasty and took on the role of the protector god of Thebes, replacing Monthu. Later, his name merged with the sun god Re into the widely used spelling Amun-Re. Other variants include Amon, Ammon, Amoun, Amen, Aamun, Hammon, and less commonly Imen.

Where does the name Amun come from?

The name Amun has ancient Egyptian origins and means 'the Sublime' or 'the Hidden'.

How do you pronounce Amun?

The pronunciation of the name Amun is two syllables and has a calm structure. In German pronunciation, it is mostly pronounced as 'A-mun' [ˈa.mʊn], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound and the second syllable ending short and closed. The ending '-mun' gives the name a slightly muted, deep timbre that radiates stability. Overall, Amun conveys an impression of calmness, groundedness, and strength - it is simple, present, and has a quiet, concentrated aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Amun is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Amun achieved its best ranking in 2020 at 2,791st. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,162nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Amy / Moon

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amun Abdullahi (journalist from Sweden)