Boy name
Ama name meaning
“father”
Ama is a masculine name commonly linked to ama, the word for father in Nias and several other Indonesian languages. Its proposed meaning comes from this kinship term. The connection between the name and that word provides the basis for interpreting Ama as meaning father.
What does Ama mean?
Father
In Indonesian: ayah
Origin and cultural usage of Ama
Ama means father in Nias and several other Indonesian languages. As a name, it can be linked to this kinship term.
How to pronounce Ama
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ama/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮙ |
Is Ama a boy’s name?
Yes, Ama is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ama ranks #3,169 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ama
Famous people named Ama
- Ama Kliment Dwikorjanto
FAQ about the name Ama
What is the meaning of Ama?
Ama means father. Ama means father in Nias and several other Indonesian languages. As a name, it can be linked to this kinship term.
Is Ama a boy’s name?
Yes, Ama is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Ama have?
Ama has 2 syllables (A-ma) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Ama?
Ama ranks #3,169 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Ama?
Notable people named Ama include Ama Kliment Dwikorjanto.
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