What origin is the name Amasa?

Amasa comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Amasa a popular name?

Amasa is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Amasa?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Amasa — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

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Q: Is Amasa a rare name?

Yes. Amasa does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Amasa

Amasa

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Amasa is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to burden or hardship, representing a person who carries great responsibility.".

The meaning of Amasa is "A Hebrew name that translates to burden or hardship, representing a person who carries great responsibility." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name that translates to burden or hardship, representing a person who carries great responsibility.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Amasa

Very rare in US records

What does Amasa mean?

Amasa is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to burden or hardship, representing a person who carries great responsibility.".