The word "amah" may have originated from the Portuguese "ama" meaning "nurse". Her first screen appearance was as an amah in The Painted Veil, starring Greta Garbo. There were two words used for female slaves, which were "amah" and "shifhah". Lion Rock is near another famous rock structure, the Amah Rock. In fact, she intends to retire to France with Amah. Othello - Amah suggests it may be Billie's estranged father, Canada. Through their amah, the princesses tell Lalume that they wish to return home. Another topographical feature of the park is the Mong Fu Shek (Amah Rock). Amah also means mother in many countries. "Amah" is the Mosuo term for mother. To stir controversies, the media often claimed traditional amah Chinese servants as superior workers. In China, "amah" may even refer to any old lady in general. Amah visits her, but is unable to explain Billie's condition to the white doctors.