Amnon
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Amnon
The name 'Amnon' means "faithful" or "trustworthy" in Hebrew, derived from the root *ʾ-m-n* (אמן), which conveys faithfulness and reliability.
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Etymology
The name 'Amnon' means "faithful" or "trustworthy" in Hebrew, derived from the root *ʾ-m-n* (אמן), which conveys faithfulness and reliability. It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian contexts, notably as the name of King David's firstborn son in the Hebrew Bible (2 Samuel 13), who is infamous for his rape of his half-sister Tamar.
Amnon currently ranks #12,253 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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