Amos
AY-muhs
Popularity
#697
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
36,209
Peak Year
#558 in 1922
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Amos is a Hebrew name meaning "carried" or "borne by God."
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Amos Oz
Israeli writer and intellectual.
Amos Lee
American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
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