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Ama

Ama is a name of African origin meaning "Saturday born" in the Akan language. It is also a short form of names like Amara or Amaya, with meanings like "bitter" in Arabic or "lovable" in Spanish.

Updated: May 17, 2025
Updated: May 17, 2025
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Baby Name Origin and Meaning

Ama is a feminine name of African origin that means "Saturday born" in the Akan language of Ghana. It is also used in various other cultures as a short form of names like Amara or Amaya, meaning "bitter" in Arabic or "lovable" in Spanish.

Gender: Female

Origin: Ghana, Nigeria, Spain, Arabic-speaking countries

Syllables: 2

Pronunciation: The name Ama is pronounced "AH-mah"

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