Girl • Modern Tamil
Amma
அம்மா
Signature Meaning
Amma (அம்மா) is the common Tamil word for “mother,” carrying strong associations of warmth, care and maternal love. It’s used as an affectionate everyday form of address for one’s mother and appears frequently in songs, literature and conversation. As a name or honorific it evokes nurturing, protection and respect within Tamil-speaking communities. The word is simple and widely recognized across generations.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈAmːAː/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 10 → Root 1 (Sun / சூரியன்)
A(1) + M(4) + M(4) + A(1) = 10
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 10 → Root 1
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Sun (சூரியன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeAMM-aa
Tamil syllablesஅ-ம்-மா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈamːaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Aammaa