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Aamu

ˈɑː.mu
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

Finnish words
morning
time periods
times of day
word names
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
youthful100%
informal65%
natural100%
wholesome120%
refined65%
strange100%
simple120%

Meaning & Etymology

The name 'Aamu' originates from the Finnish word for 'morning'. In ancient Egyptian context, it was used to designate West Asians, often translated as 'Western Asiatic', and might specifically refer to Canaanites or Amorites. The term is a loanword from an early Semitic term meaning 'inhabitant of the south (of Palestine)'.

Etymology

Original Form:

ꜥꜣmw

Evolution:

The term ꜥꜣm was attested as early as the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt and is likely a loanword from early Semitic term drmj, 'inhabitant of the south (of Palestine)'.

Source:

Egyptologist and linguist Thomas Schneider

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