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Amaka

A shortened, independently used form of Chiamaka, an Igbo name built on words for "God" and "beautiful".

Meaning and origin

Amaka developed as a clipped, everyday form of the fuller name Chiamaka, dropping the chi- element while keeping its warmth.

How to pronounce Amaka

Igbo (Nigeria)ah-MAH-kah /aˈmaka/

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