Amma

Amma is a girl's name with Indian roots. The meaning of the name can be directly translated as 'the mother'.

What does the name Amma mean?

Amma is an Indian name for girls and literally means 'the mother'. Its origins can be found in Hindi, derived from the word ammā̃ (अम्मा), which stands for 'mother'. Additionally, the name appears in Norse mythology, where it is metaphorically used for 'the nurse', 'the grandmother', or 'the dark one'.

Where does the name Amma come from?

The name Amma has its roots in Old Norse and Hindi and carries the meaning 'the mother'. In Old Norse and Old Swedish, the forms amma mean 'nurse' or 'grandmother', while in Old Norse the word ama also means 'the dark one'. The languages from which Amma originates are Hindi, Nordic, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Amma?

The pronunciation of Amma is clear and simple: the name is two syllables and compact. It is usually pronounced as 'Am-ma' [ˈama], starting with an open a sound. The double consonant structure adds a slight density and gives the name stability. The open '-ma' at the end provides a warm and gentle conclusion. Amma radiates calmness, originality, and groundedness - a name with a clear form and a familiar aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Amma is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2014, when it was in 2,714th place. Over the past ten years, Amma has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, which earned it the 6,173rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.

Famous people

• Amma Asante (British actress)
• Amma Darko (Ghanaian writer)