Amia: meaning of the Hebrew name
עמיה
Pronounced ah-mee-YAH
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Amia
A modern Israeli girl's name that joins the Hebrew words am, people, and Yah, a short form of God's name, to mean God's people. Amia is a gentle name with a sound that travels easily across languages.
Amia in Hebrew
Amia is written עמיה in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- מMem
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 125 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningpeople of God
- Pronunciationah-mee-YAH
- Hebrewעמיה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Amia was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Amia
What does the name Amia mean?
A modern Israeli girl's name that joins the Hebrew words am, people, and Yah, a short form of God's name, to mean God's people. Amia is a gentle name with a sound that travels easily across languages.
How do you pronounce Amia?
Amia is pronounced ah-mee-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Amia in Hebrew?
Amia is written עמיה in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Amia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עמיה adds up to 125 (Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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