Mama Name Origin

/MAH-mah/

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Name Origin

The name 'Mama' is a common term of endearment and a given name in various cultures. In West Africa, it is often used as a nickname or given name for females, derived from 'mother' in local languages. In Indonesia and Madagascar, 'Mama' is also used as a respectful or affectionate term for mother or elder women, and can be used as a personal name.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Mama each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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