Find out how popular the first name Amun has been for the last 25 years (from 1999 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Amun by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Amun is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Amun.

The history of the first name Amun

The name Amun has its origins in ancient Egyptian culture, dating back to the pre-dynastic period (before 3100 BC). It is derived from the Egyptian word "imn," meaning "to be hidden" or "the hidden one." Amun was originally a minor local deity associated with fertility and reproductive powers, worshiped in the city of Hermopolis.

Over time, Amun's significance grew, and he became one of the most prominent gods in the Egyptian pantheon. He was considered the king of the gods, and his name was incorporated into the names of many pharaohs, such as Amenhotep and Tutankhamun. The worship of Amun reached its peak during the New Kingdom period (c. 1550-1070 BC), particularly under the reign of Amenhotep III and Akhenaten.

The name Amun is mentioned extensively in ancient Egyptian texts, including the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and the Book of the Dead. These texts provide insights into the significance of Amun and the rituals associated with his worship. The Hymn to Amun, composed during the reign of Akhenaten, is a notable example of the reverence accorded to this deity.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amun is Amunhotep I, an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1526 to 1506 BC. Other notable figures throughout history who bore the name Amun include:

1. Amenemhat I (c. 1991-1962 BC), the founder of the 12th Dynasty of Egypt.
2. Amenhotep III (c. 1390-1352 BC), a pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty known for his vast building projects, including the Colossi of Memnon.
3. Amun-her-khepeshef (c. 1400 BC), an ancient Egyptian prince and the firstborn son of Amenhotep III.
4. Amenemope (c. 1100 BC), an Egyptian sage and author of the wisdom text known as "The Instruction of Amenemope."
5. Amun-Ra (c. 1500 BC), the combined form of the deities Amun and Ra, representing the supreme creator god in Egyptian mythology.

While the name Amun has its roots in ancient Egyptian culture, it has been adopted and used in various forms across different cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring influence of this ancient god.

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