The Christening

Amayas

Amayas (pronounced a-MA-yas) is a boy name of Amazigh (Kabyle, Tuareg) origin, used in Algeria, Sahara. It means “Cheetah.”

Origin
Amazigh (Kabyle, Tuareg)
Region
Algeria, Sahara
Gender
Boy
Force & courage Nature & éléments

More names that mean “Force & courage”

  • Aksel — 7th-century Amazigh king (Kusayla); his name is associated with the leopard
  • Andry — Pillar
  • Awet — Victory
  • Béhanzin — The last great king of Abomey, who resisted colonial conquest (“the shark king”)
  • Coumba — She who carries strength
  • Dihya — Amazigh warrior queen of the Aurès, 7th century
  • Diogoye — Lion
  • Djata — Lion
  • Haben — Pride
  • Hery — Strength

“Amayas” comes from Amazigh (Kabyle, Tuareg) culture (Algeria, Sahara). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.

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