Yamah
/ yah-MAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇱🇷 Liberia
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Spiritual
Meaning & Etymology
Yam goddess
Yam goddess
Etymology
Derived from the Kpelle word yama, referring to the deity associated with the yam crop.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Mande
Cultural context
The name reflects the traditional Kpelle reverence for the yam, a staple food crop.
Symbolism
Represents prosperity, sustenance, and connection to ancestral spirits.