Mama Name Origin
/MAH-mah/-
Gambian (West African) 40% -
Indonesian (Southeast Asian) 35%
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Malagasy (African) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mama
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Female
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.
Name Trends
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).