Amona

Amona is a female first name that is considered the feminine form of the biblical name Amon. The name has both Hebrew and Egyptian roots.

What does the name Amona mean?

The name Amona represents the female variant of the biblical Amon. Translated from Hebrew, it means 'the faithful' and derives from the ancient Hebrew term ’mn (אמן), which means 'to be faithful,' 'to be steadfast,' and 'to stand firm.' Furthermore, Amon also has its origins in ancient Egypt, where the sun god Amun-Re (Amon-Re) bore this name. In this context, the female form can also be interpreted as 'the exalted' or 'the hidden.' This derivation comes either from the ancient Egyptian term amun for 'the exalted' or from the ancient Egyptian word ymn, which is associated with the name Yamanu and means 'the hidden.' Related male variants include Ammon, Amun, and Aamun.

Where does the name Amona come from?

Amona is a female first name that originates from ancient Egyptian and ancient Hebrew, meaning 'the faithful.' The ancient Egyptian terms include amun for 'the exalted' and ymn for 'the hidden,' while the ancient Hebrew word ’mn means 'to be faithful,' 'to be steadfast,' and 'to stand firm.' The name is rooted in biblical Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Amona?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Amona is three syllables and harmonious. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'A-mo-na' [aˈmoːna]. The elongated middle syllable gives the name a calm, carrying tone, while the final '-na' provides a gentle conclusion. Overall, Amona radiates a steady and flowing presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Amona is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, Amona has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 13,070th. For the global popularity and frequency of Amona, here are the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.