Definitions for Amen
ˈɑ mənamen

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Amen, Amon, Amunnoun

   a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. amennoun

   An instance of saying 'amen'.

2. amennoun

   A title of Christ; the Faithful One (especially with reference to Revelation 3:14)

3. amenverb

   To say Amen.

   The whole congregation amened in unison.

4. amenadverb

   At the end of Judeo-Christian prayers: so be it.

5. amenadverb

   At the end of a creed or in Biblical translations: truly, verily.

6. ameninterjection

   An expression of strong agreement.

7. Amennoun

   An English surname.

8. Etymology: From amen, from ἀμήν, from אמן (cognate with Arabic آمين, Syriac ܐܡܝܢ)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. AMENadverb

   A term used in devotions, by which, at the end of a prayer, we mean, so be it, at the end of a creed, so it is.

   Etymology: A word of which the original has given rise to many conjectures. Scaliger writes, that it is Arabick; and the Rabbies make it the compound of the initials of three words, signifying the Lord is a faithful king; but the word seems merely Hebrew, אמן, which, with a long train of derivatives, signifies firmness, certainty, fidelity.

   One cried, God bless us! and, Amen! the other,
   As they had seen me with these hangman’s hands.
   Listening their fear, I could not say Amen,
   When they did say God bless us. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting, Amen and amen. Psalm xli. 13.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amen

   Amen (Hebrew: אָמֵן, ʾāmēn; Ancient Greek: ἀμήν, amḗn; Classical Syriac: ܐܡܝܢ, 'amīn; Arabic: آمين, ʾāmīn) is an Abrahamic declaration of affirmation which is first found in the Hebrew Bible, and subsequently found in the New Testament. It is used in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim practices as a concluding word, or as a response to a prayer. Common English translations of the word amen include "verily", "truly", "it is true", and "let it be so". It is also used colloquially, to express strong agreement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amen

   an expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily

2. Amenverb

   to say Amen to; to sanction fully

3. Etymology: [L. amen, Gr. 'amh`n, Heb. mn certainly, truly.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amen

   The word amen is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Its use in Judaism dates back to its earliest texts. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding word for prayers and hymns. In Islam, it is the standard ending to Dua. Common English translations of the word amen include "verily" and "truly". It can also be used colloquially to express strong agreement, as in, for instance, amen to that.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amen

   ā′men′, or ä′men′, interj. so let it be!—v.t. to say amen to anything, to ratify solemnly. [Gr.—Heb. āmēn, firm, true.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. AMENnoun

   Amen is short for Amen Ra, which is an Egyptian Sun god.

   Egyptian

   Etymology: Egypt

   
   

   Submitted by mysteaabel180 on March 21, 2022  

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   amennoun

   The transliteration of a Hebrew word signifying that something is certain, valid, truthful, or faithful; it is often used at the end of biblical songs, hymns, and prayers.

   The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all saints. Amen.

   Etymology: Truth

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on August 30, 2023  

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Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Amen

   Hebrew for “Yea,” “Truly,” “So be it.”

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. AMEN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Amen is ranked #15201 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Amen surname appeared 1,938 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Amen.
   
   80.2% or 1,556 total occurrences were White.
   6.9% or 135 total occurrences were Black.
   5.3% or 103 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   4.3% or 85 total occurrences were Asian.
   1.9% or 37 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.1% or 22 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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1. • Egyptian Deity

Anagrams for Amen »

1. mane

2. mean

3. MENA

4. NAmE

5. name

6. NEMA

7. NMEA

8. enam

How to pronounce Amen?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Amen in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Amen in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Amen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Amen in a Sentence

1. Louis Farrakhan:

   He used the levers and the power of government to serve the little man. He opened up the door for people who would not even be considered to get a contract with their government, what is there too good for that man and this woman? Because see, he didn’t just do it by himself. Cora Masters Barry was right there in the room when I mentioned the Million Man March. When he said he’s going to help me do it, there was Mrs. Barry who said, ‘Amen,’ and led the way.

2. Michael Samra:

   I want to thank Jesus for shedding his blood for my sins. Thank you for your grace, Jesus. Amen.

3. Steve Stivers:

   I agree, but let's both look within ourselves, amen to that, Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers.

4. Orison Swett Marden:

   When a man feels throbbing within him the power to do what he undertakes as well as it can possibly be done, and all of his faculties say amen to what he is doing, and give their unqualified approval to his efforts, - this is happiness, this is success.

5. W. T. Ussery:

   We are all in the hands of an omnipotent, omniscient, just and merciful God, and whatever may be the destiny of humanity (for real or woe), there will be a universal and eternal amen to all that God does.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Amen
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amen
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Amen
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amen
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Amen
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Amen
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Amen
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Amen
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html