The Baobab Child — Guardian of All
Ama
Girl's name for those born on Saturday
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What does Ama mean?
Ama is a traditional Ghanaian Akan day name given to girls born on Saturday. In the Akan naming tradition of Ghana, every child receives a soul name (kra din) based on the day of the week they were born.
The name Ama carries the meaning: "Guard dreams". Those named Ama are said to be gifted with Quiet resilience.
Personality Traits
"Ama's steady presence is a safe harbor where hearts find courage to grow."
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Cultural History
The Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have practiced the tradition of day names for centuries. Known as kra din (soul name), these names are believed to reflect the spiritual character of the day on which a child enters the world.
Saturday is associated with the element of Earth, the color Savanna Indigo, and the spirit animal Lion 🦁.
Before clocks were invented, Saturday's last light carried a name for those born to stand strong and protect the ones they love.
The Paired Name
Every Akan day name comes in a pair — one for boys, one for girls. Ama's paired name is:
Boy
Kwame
Famous Saturday-Born People
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana's first president
September 21, 1909 (Saturday)
Ama Ata Aidoo
Ghanaian author & playwright
March 23, 1940 (Saturday)
Kwame Mensah Bonsu
Ghanaian basketball player
Saturday-born
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