Amen

Amen Meaning & Origin

About Amen
The name "Amen" is derived from the Hebrew word "āmēn" which means "so be it" or "truly." It is often used as a declaration of affirmation or agreement, particularly in religious contexts. In various religious traditions, "Amen" is uttered at the end of prayers or statements to express belief, acceptance, or a desire for something to be true. It signifies a confirmation or endorsement of what has been said, emphasizing the sincerity and conviction of the speaker.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Amen is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 49.22% and females 50.78%, based on recent birth statistics.

Amen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMN
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY0 M EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/ɑˈmɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amen in Braille

Here's how to represent Amen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Amen in braille

How to Spell the Name Amen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Amen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amen in sign language

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