Amasa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amasa

What is the meaning of the name Amasa ?

The baby name Amasa is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈmeɪsə/ (uh-MAY-suh).

Amasa is Hebrew in Origin.

Amasa is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the verb amas, “to carry a load, bear a burden,” yielding the sense “burden-bearer” or “load.” In the Hebrew Bible the best-known Amasa is David’s nephew, appointed commander of the royal army after Absalom’s revolt and later slain by Joab; the name also appears for another leader mentioned in Chronicles, indicating it had broader use in ancient Israel.

In English the name surfaced with the Puritans and persisted in colonial and early American naming, producing notables such as Amasa Delano, Amasa Walker, and Amasa Lyman, though it has remained rare overall. Variants and related forms include Amassa/Ammasah (older English spellings) and Amasai (a closely related biblical name); it is sometimes confused with Amos, which is etymologically separate. Today Amasa appeals to parents seeking an uncommon yet recognizably biblical choice.