Ama
AH-mah
Popularity
#6383
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,035
Peak Year
#25 in 2019
First Recorded
1885
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ama has multiple origins. In Akan (Ghana), it means 'born on Saturday'. In other cultures, it can mean 'mother' or be a short form of other names.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ama Ata Aidoo
Ghanaian author, poet, playwright, and academic
Personality Traits
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