Amasai as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amasai

What is the meaning of the name Amasai ?

The baby name Amasai is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-MAH-sigh.

Amasai is Hebrew in Origin.

Amasai is a masculine Hebrew name (עֲמָשַׂי) found in the Hebrew Bible. It derives from the Semitic root m-s-’ (masa’), “burden, load; to carry,” yielding meanings such as “burden-bearer,” “carried,” or “bearing a load.” In Scripture, an Amasai is moved by the spirit as leader of David’s warriors (1 Chronicles 12:18); another is a priestly chief in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:13); and one is named as the father of the Levite Mahath (2 Chronicles 29:12).

The name is uncommon as a given name today, appearing primarily in Jewish and Christian tradition as a revived biblical choice. Variants and related forms include Amasa (close cognate), Amos (from the same root), and transliterations such as Amasay or Amassai. No standard feminine form is established. In modern contexts Amasai is valued for its concise sound, antique pedigree, and the figurative sense of strength in shouldering responsibility.

⚙ Amasai is exceptionally rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 4 recorded uses of it.