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Ama

“Born on Saturday”

AH-mah

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Origin

Akan

Language

Niger-Congo (Kwa)

Pronunciation

AH-mah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

The female counterpart of Kwame in the Akan day-naming system. Saturday-born females are called Ama.

Notable People

Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghanaian author

Related Names

Akua

Born on Wednesday

Afua

Born on Friday

Akosua

Born on Sunday

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