Ammon
Meaning of Ammon
The name Ammon is a strong and unique choice for a baby boy, with deep historical and cultural roots. Originating from ancient Hebrew, where it means "teacher" or "builder," the name has been carried through centuries and across continents. In German, it's pronounced as AH-mawn (/ˈaːmoːn/), while in French, it takes on the elegant sound of ah-MOHN (/a.mɔ̃/). The English pronunciation is more straightforward: AM-ən (/ˈæmən/). A notable variation of the name is Amon. Historically significant, Ammon appears in various religious texts and has been used consistently over the years in the United States, though its popularity has fluctuated. In recent decades, it has maintained a modest yet steady presence among newborn names. Whether you are drawn to its biblical connections or its classic European pronunciations, Ammon offers a timeless appeal that bridges both tradition and modernity.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AH-mawn (/ˈaːmoːn/)
French
- Pronunced as ah-MOHN (/a.mɔ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as AM-ən (/ˈæmən/)
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Notable People Named Ammon
| Ammon Edward Bundy is an American anti-government militant and activist known for leading the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, and is the son of rancher Cliven Bundy, a central figure in the 2014 Bundy standoff in Nevada. |
| Ammon Ashford Hennacy was an American Christian pacifist, anarchist, and social activist known for his involvement in the Catholic Worker Movement and Wobbly, as well as his establishment of the Joe Hill House of Hospitality in Salt Lake City, Utah. |
| Ammon McNeely was a renowned American rock climber known for his speed climbing records and one-day ascents on El Capitan, as well as his involvement in BASE jumping, wingsuiting, and highlining. |
| Ammon Brown was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives and played a key role in establishing the Wayne County poorhouse and asylum, later known as Eloise. |
