Amasa

Amasa is a term that appears mainly as a proper noun across different languages and regions. It is not a common English noun and has no single, universal meaning in contemporary usage.

In biblical literature, Amasa is the name of a military commander serving King David. He is described as the son of Ithra the Israelite from the tribe of Judah. David appoints him to command his army after the fall of Abner, but Amasa is killed by Joab, ending his service.

As a given name, amasa (often rendered as Amasa) is used in some Jewish and African diaspora communities. Variants include Amasah and, in translations, Amasai. The name's origin and meaning are not consistently documented across traditions.

In contemporary onomastics, amasa is primarily encountered as a historical or literary name rather than a common modern given name. It may also appear as a surname in a few cases, though such usage is rare.

Related terms include Amasai, a distinct biblical figure, and Amasya, a city in Turkey; these similarities are often noted in discussions of similar-sounding names but refer to different identities. The spelling and usage of amasa can vary by language and tradition, and readers encountering the term should consider context to determine whether it refers to a biblical name, a modern given name, or a place-like variant.