Amon
Meaning of Amon
The name Amon is a male given name with rich historical and cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where Amon (or Amun) was revered as a powerful deity, often associated with the sun and air. The name has since permeated various cultures and languages, each bringing its unique pronunciation: in German, it's pronounced as AH-mawn (/ˈaːmoːn/), in French as ah-MOHN (/a.mɔ̃/), and in English as AY-mən (/ˈeɪmən/). Amon also has variations such as Ammon. Despite its ancient roots, the name remains relatively uncommon in modern times. In the United States, it has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with occurrences ranging from a high of 71 newborns in 2023 to fewer than 10 in some earlier decades. This enduring yet rare name offers a sense of timelessness and distinction for any child named Amon.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as AH-mawn (/ˈaːmoːn/)
French
- Pronunced as ah-MOHN (/a.mɔ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as AY-mən (/ˈeɪmən/)
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Notable People Named Amon
| Amon Tobin is a Brazilian electronic musician and composer known for his unique sound design and production methods, with numerous albums released under the Ninja Tune record label. |
| Amon Wilds was an English architect and builder known for his work in the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, where he formed a partnership with his son Amon Henry Wilds and later joined Charles Busby to design a wide range of buildings, including the distinctive Kemp Town and Brunswick estates. |
| Amon Giles Carter Sr. was the creator and publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and a prominent civic booster for Fort Worth, Texas, with a legacy that led to the founding of the Amon Carter Museum. |
| Amon Simutowe is a Zambian chess grandmaster, the first from sub-Saharan Africa and the third black chess grandmaster in history, known for his academic achievements in economics and finance. |
| Amon Buchanan is a former Australian rules football player for the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans, now serving as the forwards coach of the Greater Western Sydney Giants. |
