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Amana
Amana Pronunciation
Amana is pronounced ə-MAH-nah /əˈmɑ.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic amana, 'trust, faithfulness, security, a trust held in safekeeping'; also Hebrew, 'faithful; a covenant/firm'; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Amana comes from Arabic amana, 'trust, faithfulness, security; a precious trust held in safekeeping' (kin to Amina and Iman) — and from Hebrew, 'faithful; firm; a covenant' (also the biblical Mount Amana; routes layered, which we note). A soft, devout name across the Arab and Hebrew worlds (said 'ə-MAH-nah').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, faithful-and-trust at the root, and devout.
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How do you pronounce Amana?
Amana is pronounced ə-MAH-nah (/əˈmɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Amana said aloud.
How do you say Amana?
Amana is said ə-MAH-nah (/əˈmɑ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Amana said aloud.
What does the name Amana mean?
Amana is Arabic for 'trust, faithfulness, security', and Hebrew for 'faithful; a covenant'; the routes are layered.
Is Amana a boy or girl name?
Amana is a girl's name.
How popular is Amana?
Amana is a rare name in the U.S.