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Amon

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Amon is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Hebrew origin meaning 'builder' or 'craftsman'. Also the name of an Egyptian deity, representing hiddenness and air.”. It currently ranks #2417 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Amon Means

Hebrew origin meaning 'builder' or 'craftsman'. Also the name of an Egyptian deity, representing hiddenness and air.

The Story of Amon

For millennia, hidden gods and master builders carried this name, a secret whispered in the winds of ancient Egypt, now calling to you.

Amon, a name of profound duality, finds its roots in ancient Egypt where it represented hiddenness, air, and the unseen creative force, often fused with Ra to become Amun-Ra, king of gods. In Hebrew, Amon carries the meaning 'builder' or 'craftsman,' suggesting a lineage of creators and architects. This name’s journey bridges the mystique of the pharaohs with the pragmatic artistry of human hands.

Imagine the power you feel when you first speak your son’s name: 'Amon.' It resonates with a quiet, foundational strength. This name carries the sense of someone who constructs worlds, who brings form to the formless, whether through tangible creation or the architecture of ideas. As you write 'Amon' on his birth certificate, you feel the weight of millennia of building and creating, a deep connection to your son’s future endeavors.

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#71 in 2023

Total Births

2,789

First Recorded

1882

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