The Hebrew proper name Amaryah means 'Yahweh has spoken' or 'promised by Yahweh,' composed of amar (to speak, promise) and Yah. Multiple individuals bear this name, including several priests and Levites in the post-exilic period. It was a name expressing trust in God's word.
The name Amaryah is a living confession: God speaks, and His word is to be trusted. In a culture where covenant was established by divine speech, the name reminded its bearer that existence itself is grounded in God's word. This echoes the New Testament affirmation that all of God's promises find their 'Yes' in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).