Synonyms for

Mama

Verb / ˈmɑ:mʌ / Another word for mama — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A word used to address or refer to one's mother.

Synonyms & similar words

mama mum mamma mommy mammy mummy ma momma mom mom mother mommy ma mum mamma momma mater mumsy mammy mommykins momzilla mumzie mumma mommyhood mommies mommabear

Synonyms by register

Formal

mother matriarch

Informal

mom mommy ma mum mummy

Literary

mater madre

Antonyms

father daddy papa parent male parent progenitor

Common collocations

  • dear mama
  • loving mama
  • mama bear
  • mama bird
  • mama cat
  • mama hen
  • mama lion
  • mama pig

Word family

noun mama

Usage note

Mama is an informal and affectionate term for mother, often used by children. It carries a warm, familiar connotation.

Example sentences

  1. My mama makes the best cookies.
  2. I love spending time with my mama.
  3. I gave my mama a hug and a kiss.
  4. My mama is my best friend.
  5. I miss my mama when she's at work.

Quotes

  • A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dates all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path. - Agatha Christie
  • My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind. - Michael Jordan
  • The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. - Theodore Hesburgh

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