Amasa (given name)

Amasa is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It appears in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the books of Samuel and Kings. The name's meaning is generally interpreted as "burden" or "a burden."

In the Hebrew Bible, Amasa is most notably the name of the commander-in-chief of Absalom's rebel army against King David. After Absalom's defeat, David appointed Amasa as his own commander in place of Joab, but Amasa was soon after murdered by Joab.

The name has seen some usage in later centuries as a given name in various cultures influenced by the Bible. While not exceedingly common, it is still used in modern times.

The name is often associated with strength and resilience, due to the biblical figure's complex and ultimately tragic role in a significant historical event.