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Amariah
Pronounced am-ah-RYE-ah /æm.əˈraɪ.ə/Low
Meaning: God has promised; the Lord has spokenLow
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History & Origin
Amariah comes from the Hebrew Amaryah, combining amar (to say, to promise) with Yah (a short form of God's name). It was borne by several figures in the Old Testament, primarily priests and temple servants in the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah.
As a feminine name, Amariah is a modern repurposing of the biblical masculine name, following the trend of using Old Testament male names as distinctive girl names. Its four syllables and biblical weight give it an elegant, spiritually meaningful option.
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- ★Amariah (biblical) (biblical)Name borne by several priests and Levites in Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah, including a chief priest under King Jehoshaphat
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Frequently Asked
What does Amariah mean?
Amariah means God has promised or the Lord has spoken, from the Hebrew Amaryah combining amar (to say/promise) with Yah (God).
Is Amariah a biblical name?
Yes, Amariah appears multiple times in the Old Testament, borne by several priests and Levites in the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah.
How do you pronounce Amariah?
Amariah is pronounced am-ah-RYE-ah, with four syllables and stress on the third.
What are nicknames for Amariah?
Nicknames for Amariah include Ama, Mari, and Amy.