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Ama: meaning and origin

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Ama

“Born on Saturday (Akan)”

Gender
👧 Girl
Origin
🌍 African
Letters · syllables
3 · 2
Starts with
A

Short

About the name Ama

Ama is a girl’s name from the African tradition. Its meaning is “born on Saturday (Akan)”. Names from African languages such as Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo and Akan, often with a full sentence of meaning — like Amara, Kofi, Zuri and Jabari.

Tips before you choose

  • Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
  • Check the initials — and what they spell.
  • Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
  • Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?

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Questions and answers

What does the name Ama mean?

Ama is a name of African origin. It means: born on Saturday (Akan).

Is Ama a boy or girl name?

Ama is usually given to girls.

How many syllables does Ama have?

Ama has 3 letters and about 2 syllables.