Eamon
Pronounced AY-mun
- Meaning
- "Wealthy protector; Guardian of riches"
- Origin
- Irish/English
Eamon speaks of guardianship — protecting what is precious. Paul charged Timothy: 'Guard that which is committed to thy trust.' The faith itself is a treasure to be guarded, defended, and passed on.
Spiritual meaning
Eamon is the faithful guardian — protecting the treasure of faith committed to our trust by the Holy Spirit.
Related verses (KJV)
"O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings."
1 Timothy 6:20 (KJV) →"That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us."
2 Timothy 1:14 (KJV) →