KJV Dictionary Definition: peril peril. PER'IL, n. L. periculum, from Gr. to try, to attempt, that is, to strain; an attempt, danger, hazard; to pass, to thrust in or transfix; L. experior; Eng. experience. 1. Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; particular exposure of person or property to injury,loss or destruction from any cause whatever.
The name Ammon is of Greek origin. The meaning of Ammon is the hidden one. Ammon is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced A-mmon.
Greek ammos (sand) is believed to be related to Ammon, and the Latin word for sand, arena, resembles the word Aries. Latin harena, arena, was the place of combat (literally 'place strewn with sand'). The arena was the area in the center of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and other spectacles were held.