Amah
/ ah-MAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
beautiful
beautiful
Etymology
The name ‘Amah’ is derived from Gur languages, where it is associated with the concept of beauty and aesthetic appeal.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > North > Gur > Central > Northern > Oti-Volta > Western > Gurma
Cultural context
In Côte d’Ivoire, ‘Amah’ is a name that reflects the cultural value placed on beauty and grace. It is often given to girls as a wish for them to embody these qualities throughout their lives.
Symbolism
The name ‘Amah’ symbolises the aspiration for the child to grow up embodying beauty, both in physical appearance and in character.