Which name do you prefer: Ama or Violet?

Question

Ama is a West African name which means "born on Saturday".

Violet is a flower name which arose first in Scotland, and has been in use since the 16th century.

Two short, simple names - which one do you like better?

Answer 1

Violet, just because what if you aren't born on Sunday?

Answer 2

Violet

Answer 3

Violet

Answer 4

Violet is the name of one of the girls in It's A Wonderful Life. She was a sweet little girl who had a crush on George. (If I remember correctly) Anyway, Violet is a great name with a beautiful as a flower image.

Answer 5

I like both, but I like Violet more. Violet Ama is very beautiful as well! Or Ama Violet. That way, you can use both.

Answer 6

I prefer Violet. Not a fan of Ama.

Answer 7

I love Violet but Ama is really pretty also.



I am surprising myself by suggesting that you go for Ama even though Violet is one of my favourite names.



Ama is unusual and feminine and softer than Ada or Ava.



Good Luck

Answer 8

Violet sound very pretty and Ama is also a nice name : )

Answer 9

Definitely Violet! It's my favorite name of all time. It's gorgeous, simple but distinct.



Ama is cute, but it's a bit deceptive lol. Saying it out loud is actually pretty hard - Ah-ma or Augh-ma? Btw, I've heard the name Amabel being thrown around a lot lately too.

Answer 10

Violet...It is a pretty name plus I love that the flower first arouse in Scotland...pretty

Answer 11

I like Violet. That's one of my favorite names

Answer 12

I personally like Violet. Its simple but very beautiful :)

Answer 13

I love Violet!

I like the meaning of Ama, it's actually pretty cool.



But Violet is one of my fave names! =)

Answer 14

I love Violet.

Answer 15

I like both!!



Though I LOVE Violet.

I tend to prefer Ama as a nic for Amabel, even though it's a name in it's own right.

Answer 16

Violet Ama



She will need a middle name

Answer 17

Both are very sweet - I think I prefer Ama since it's different.

Answer 18

Violet!

- Such a beautiful name!

♥

Answer 19

Violet.

Sounds better, and is easier to pronounce.

Answer 20

violet

Answer 21

violet.



it's more "common," so people will know how to spell/pronounce it, but not SO common that you'll run into other violets wherever you go.

Answer 22

Ama

It also means "he/she loves" in Italian. How sweet! :)

Answer 23

Neither.