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Amos

Hebrew for "burden" or "load", from the verb ʿamas, "to carry".

Meaning and origin

Amos is a Hebrew name built on the root ʿ-m-s, "to load" or "to carry a burden".

How to pronounce Amos

English (US)AY-muss /ˈeɪməs/

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