Ammon
/ˈæm.ən/noun
An ancient Egyptian god associated with the sun and air, often considered a creator deity.
Did you know?The name 'Ammon' reflects the power of hiddenness, as he was often called 'Amun', meaning 'the hidden one' in ancient Egyptian, representing the divine mystery.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
PSem
ʔammān
“hidden, secret”
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
Amun
“the hidden one, a principal deity of Thebes”
Greco-Roman Period
Latin
Ammon
“the god Amun, assimilated into Greek and Roman mythology”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
Amon
“the God, often invoked in magical texts and rituals”
Modern English
English
Ammon
“the name of an ancient deity, symbolizing mystery and power”