# What Does the Name Ama Mean?

Ama is a girl name of Akan origin. It means “born on Saturday”.

**Origin:** Akan

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** AH-muh

The name Ama comes from Akan roots, where it carries the meaning “born on Saturday”. It is pronounced AH-muh.

Is Ama a boy or girl name? Ama is traditionally used as a girl name.

## More Akan names

- [**Efua**born on Friday](/baby-name-efua-meaning/)
- [**Akosua**born on Sunday](/baby-name-akosua-meaning/)
- [**Yaa**born on Thursday](/baby-name-yaa-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Ama?

Ama means “born on Saturday”. It is a name of Akan origin.

### What origin is the name Ama?

Ama is of Akan origin.

### Is Ama a boy or girl name?

Ama is traditionally a girl name.