amittai: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low / ObscureFormal / Archaic / Biblical
Quick answer
What does “amittai” mean?
The name of the father of the prophet Jonah in the Hebrew Bible.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The name of the father of the prophet Jonah in the Hebrew Bible.
A proper noun used exclusively as a masculine personal name in historical and religious contexts, particularly within Judeo-Christian traditions. It appears only in the Bible with no significant secular development.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No systematic differences in usage exist. Pronunciation may follow regional Hebrew-reading conventions in scholarly or religious settings.
Connotations
Carries connotations of antiquity, biblical scholarship, and religious tradition in both dialects.
Frequency
Virtually never used in contemporary speech in either dialect outside of specific religious or academic study.
Grammar
How to Use “amittai” in a Sentence
Amittai, father of JonahVocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in theological, historical, or biblical studies contexts. Example: 'The genealogy traces back to Amittai.'
Everyday
Not used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Not used in technical fields outside of specialized religious scholarship.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “amittai”
- Using it as a common noun.
- Attempting to pluralize it.
- Misspelling as 'Amitai' or 'Ammittai'.
- Assuming it has a modern English meaning.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a transliterated Hebrew proper name used in English-language biblical texts.
While extremely rare, it is theoretically possible as a given name, primarily within certain religious communities.
Yes, in Hebrew it is derived from a root meaning 'truthful' or 'faithful'.
Twice, both in the Book of Jonah (Jonah 1:1 and 2 Kings 14:25).
The name of the father of the prophet Jonah in the Hebrew Bible.
Amittai is usually formal / archaic / biblical in register.
Amittai: in British English it is pronounced /əˈmɪtaɪ/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˈmɪtaɪ/ or /ˌɑːmɪˈtɑːi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Amit-tai: 'Amit' (friend) + 'tai' (like 'tie') — 'A friend tied to Jonah.'
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable; is a proper name.
Practice
Quiz
Who was Amittai?