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AmasaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Beloved

Pronunciation: MAR-uh-suh

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Name
Amasa
Meaning
Beloved
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
MAR-uh-suh
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Amasa mean?

Amasa is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Beloved". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAR-uh-suh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Αμάσα

άνθρωπος με ισχυρότητα, άνθρωπος που δείχνει μεγάλη δύναμη, όρθιος με Ιησού

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

MAR-uh-suh

IPA

/əˈmɑːsə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Amasa is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Beloved. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

RedOrange

Lucky Stone

Carnelian

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Nurturing, loving, and caring.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindLoyalC = Courageous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of love and affection.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Amasa carries a strong cultural significance as it indicates deep affection and love. In many cultures, including Hebrew, the naming of children holds great importance and a name like Amasa would be a source of pride for parents who see their child as a beloved member of their family.
From a spiritual standpoint, the name Amasa can be seen as a reminder of God's infinite love for us. We are all beloved children of God, created in His image and deserving of His unconditional love. The name Amasa can serve as a reminder to strive towards living a life that reflects this love, treating others with kindness, compassion, and understanding, just as we are loved by God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Amasa was a Hebrew name meaning 'bitter'. It was borne by several figures in the Hebrew Bible and by a few individuals in the early Christian era.

Hebrew Bible, early Christian era

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Amasa

man with strength, man who shows great power, standing with Jesus

🇮🇱Hebrew

עמסא

אדם רב כוח, אדם שמגלה כוח רב, עמד עם ישוע

🇬🇷Greek

Αμάσα

άνθρωπος με ισχυρότητα, άνθρωπος που δείχνει μεγάλη δύναμη, όρθιος με Ιησού

🇮🇹Latin

Amasa

homo robustus, homo qui ostendit robustitatem, erectus cum Jesu

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