Ama
/ahːmuh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Ama is a English name meaning "Water". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The etymology of Ama is complex and varies across cultures. It can be a shortened form of names like Amara, or a root word meaning 'mother' in some languages.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic ahːmuh
IPA ɑːmə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ahːmuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Ama
- · Ama Ata Aidoo - Ghanaian Author
- · Ama Konadu Abebrese - British-Ghanaian Actress
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