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Amayas

Tamashek for "cheetah".

Meaning and origin

Amayas is a Tuareg boy's name from Tamashek, naming the cheetah, an animal admired in the Sahara for its speed.

How to pronounce Amayas

English (US)ah-mah-YAHS /amaˈjas/

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