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Amos
AY-muhs
Amos (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also a book of the Old Testament and the prophet who authored it. Example: “Amos was one of the minor prophets of the Old Testament.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, also a book of the Old Testament and the prophet who authored it.
"Amos was one of the minor prophets of the Old Testament."
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew עמוס (Amos, "to carry; a burden").
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What does “Amos” mean?
The word “Amos” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, also a book of the Old Testament and the prophet who authored it.
How do you pronounce “Amos”?
“Amos” is pronounced AY-muhs (/ˈeɪ.məs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Amos” in a sentence?
Here is “Amos” used in a sentence: “Amos was one of the minor prophets of the Old Testament.”
What part of speech is “Amos”?
“Amos” is a name.
Where does the word “Amos” come from?
The word “Amos” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew עמוס (Amos, "to carry; a burden").
Is “Amos” a common word?
“Amos” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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