Amos means "carried" in Hebrew. Amos is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Amos, which speaks against greed, corruption and oppression of the poor. Written about the 8th century BC, it is among the oldest of the prophetic books. As an English name, Amos has been used since the Protestant Reformation, and was popular among the Puritans.
Biblical namesake: Amos was an 8th-century BCE prophet known for his messages of justice and righteousness, and is the central figure of the Book of Amos. (Amos · Amos 1:1)
Saintly namesake: Amos was an 8th-century BCE prophet in Israel, remembered for his teachings in the Book of Amos. He is honored as a saint in Christian tradition. (June 15)
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