mama
Translation
mama, mom, mother
Examples
The little girl called for her mama.
The little girl called for her mama.
My mama is the best cook.
My mama is the best cook.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) mother The little girl called for her mama.
Similar Words
mom, mother; Antonyms: papa, dad, father
Etymology
From Latin 'mamma', a child's word for 'mother', likely imitative of the sound made while suckling.
Memory Tips
The sound 'ma' is one of the first sounds a baby makes, which is why it means 'mother' in many languages worldwide.