Ameh is a masculine Nigerian given name and surname of Igala origin, and it means "Powerful man, one who can defeat anyone" [1][2][3] The name is commonly found among the Ígálá and Idoma people in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria, and it is morphologically spelt "Amueh". [4][5]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Igala |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Igala & Idoma |
| Meaning | "Powerful man who can defeat anyone" |
| Region of origin | Middle belt, Nigeria |
Notable people with the name & surname
edit- Ada Ameh ( 1974 -2022) Nigerian actress
- Ameh Ebute (born 1946) Nigerian politician and lawyer
- Aruwa Ameh (1990- 2011) Nigerian footballer
- Idakwo Ameh Oboni II (1948 -2020) 27th Àtá Ígálá
References
edit- ^ "Ameh | IdomaLand". www.idomaland.org. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Ameh - Boy's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Ayegba S. Abdullahi (2019). "Some Igala native names and their meanings by S. A. Ayegba". ResearchGate. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.16584.37129.
- ^ "Ameh - Boy Name Meaning and Pronunciation". 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "Ameh - Names Encyclopedia". www.namespedia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-17.