Amos
Meaning of Amos
Amos is a popular male name with a strong biblical origin. It is pronounced as AY-muhs in both American English (/eɪməs/) and British English (/eɪməs/). The name has variations, such as Ames, but the pronunciation remains the same. Amos has been consistently used in the United States over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has ranked around 600-700 in terms of occurrence, indicating that it is still a well-loved choice for parents. With its timeless charm and rich history, Amos is a wonderful name to consider for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AY-muhs (/eɪməs/)
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Notable People Named Amos
| Amos Oz was a renowned Israeli writer, professor, and advocate for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. |
| Amos Alonzo Stagg was a prominent American athlete and college coach, best known for his successful career in American football, basketball, and baseball. |
| Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter known for his folk, rock, and soul music, with roots in Philadelphia and a career that took off after signing with Blue Note Records and collaborating with Norah Jones. |
| Amos Nathan Tversky was an influential Israeli cognitive and mathematical psychologist known for his work on human cognitive bias and risk perception. |
| Amos Joseph Otis is a former professional baseball player known for his successful career as a center fielder in Major League Baseball, particularly with the Kansas City Royals. |
| Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is an American printer, book artist, and papermaker known for his social and political commentary through printed posters. |
| Amos Bad Heart Bull, also known as Waŋblí Wapȟáha, was a prominent Oglala Lakota artist and tribal historian known for his work in Ledger Art. |
| Amos Louis Mazzant III is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and former United States magistrate judge of the same court. |
| Amos Fortune, born in Africa and brought to America as an enslaved person, became a prominent African-American citizen of Jaffrey, New Hampshire in the 18th century, purchasing his freedom at the age of 60 and achieving success as a businessman. |
| Amos Claudius Sawyer was a Liberian politician and academic who served as interim president of Liberia from 1990 to 1994, after being voted into office by a coalition of political parties and interest groups. |
| Amos Grunebaum is an American obstetrician and gynecologist, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Zucker School of Medicine, and founder of Babymed.com, a popular website for pregnant women and those trying to conceive. |
| Amos Jay Cummings was an American newspaperman, Civil War veteran, and politician who served as a United States Representative from New York. |
| Amos Niven Wilder was an American poet, minister, and theology professor. |
| Amos Elon was an Israeli journalist and author known for his insightful writing on Israeli politics and society. |
| Amos Scudder was an American architect, builder, and freemason known for his aggressive entrepreneurial spirit and financial success. |
