Ma — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun abbreviation /ˈmä/

Meaning & Definition of Ma

Ma (noun)

  1. mother

Ma (abbreviation)

  1. milliampere
  2. million years ago
  3. master of arts
  4. Massachusetts
  5. mental age
  6. Middle Ages

Ma (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a female human parent

    "I told my ma that on Mother's Day we'd be dining at the town's toniest restaurant"

    similar: mama, mammy, mater (chiefly British), mom, mommy, mother, old lady
    related: materfamilias, matriarch, matron, stepmother, supermom, superwoman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ma

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ma:

Chiefly British: mater
mama, mammy, mom, mommy, mother, old lady

Related Words for Ma

materfamilias, matriarch, matron, stepmother, supermom, superwoman

Origin & Etymology of Ma

short for mama

First known use: 1829

Words & Phrases Containing Ma

ma-and-pa, ma huang, ma foi, MAE

Frequently Asked Questions about Ma

What does "Ma" mean?

"Ma" means mother. As an a noun and an abbreviation, it is defined as: mother.

What is another word for "Ma"?

Other words for "Ma" include mama, mammy, mater, mom, mommy, mother and old lady. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ma" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ma"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ma". Common alternatives include mama, mammy, mater, mom, mommy, mother and old lady.

How do you use "Ma" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ma" in a sentence: "I told my ma that on Mother's Day we'd be dining at the town's toniest restaurant".

Is "Ma" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ma" can be used as a noun and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ma"?

"Ma" is pronounced /ˈmä/.

What is the origin of the word "Ma"?

"Ma" comes from short for mama. First known use: 1829.

What is another word for "Ma" meaning "a female human parent"?

When "Ma" (noun) means a female human parent, synonyms include mama, mammy, mater, mom, mommy and mother.