Omah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Omah

What is the meaning of the name Omah ?

The baby name Omah is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/ˈoʊ.mɑ/', 'respelling': 'OH-mah'}.

Omah is Javanese in Origin.

Omah is a rare cross-cultural given name with multiple roots. In Javanese, omah means “house, home,” giving the name a sense of safety and belonging and appearing occasionally in modern Indonesian naming. In West Africa, especially Igbo, the element oma means “good, beautiful”; Omah works as a respelling or clipped form carrying that positive meaning. It also occurs as a Nigerian surname adopted as a first name.

Variants and related forms include Oma and Ouma, plus Igbo compounds such as Chioma and Nneoma where oma is embedded. Usage is contemporary and largely unisex, with sporadic records in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century and wider familiarity in Nigeria and Indonesia. Overall meanings center on “home” or “goodness,” lending a warm, grounded feel.