Gender: Female
Origin: Ibo (Nigerian), Arabic
Meaning: Beautiful or graceful, Slave, A Woman Companion
Pronunciation: AH-mah, /ˈɑːmɑː/, AE M AH
Popularity Rank: #35,294
Derived from the Ibo language in Nigeria, Amah means 'beautiful' or 'graceful'. It is a name often given to girls as a reflection of their charm and elegance.
The name Amah is of Ibo (Nigerian), Arabic origin and means Beautiful or graceful, Slave, A Woman Companion, Daughter of Khalid Bin Saeed. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Amah is commonly found in Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa, and 47 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AH-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑːmɑː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE M AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Amah is recorded 966 times globally, ranking it as the 35,294th most common name worldwide.
Amah is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 431 occurrences, making it the 2,277th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Amah is found among 1 in every 2691 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #2,277 | 1 : 2,691 |
| Cameroon | #1,606 | 1 : 3,007 |
| South Africa | #18,549 | 1 : 46,898 |
| Malaysia | #19,451 | 1 : 44,235 |
| Saudi Arabia | #42,654 | 1 : 72,305 |
| Ghana | #2,634 | 1 : 6,397 |
| United States of America | #43,231 | 1 : 64,611 |
| France | #29,164 | 1 : 54,333 |
| Egypt | #59,299 | 1 : 104,273 |
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