Amish

Amish Meaning & Origin

About Amish
The name "Amish" is derived from the surname of Jakob Ammann, a Swiss Anabaptist leader who founded the Amish movement in the late 17th century. The name itself does not have a specific meaning, but it has become synonymous with a religious and cultural group known for their simple and traditional way of life, strong community bonds, and adherence to distinct beliefs and practices. The Amish are known for their rejection of modern technology, plain dress, and commitment to living a humble and devout existence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Amish are male.

Amish Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMX
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 M IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑmɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amish in Braille

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

The name Amish in braille

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

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

The name Amish in sign language

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