The word "Aama" means mother in Nepali. There are other words in Nepali for mother – "Maa", "Mumaa" and "Maamu". While "Aama", "Maa", "Mumaa" and "Maamu" are used to call one's own mother, "Aama" is also a term of respect for senior women.
Written by and for the former staff of UNICEF