It's the feminine singular form of the verb "amare", which means "to love".
Here are some examples of how it's used:
* "Ti amo" - I love you (literally: "I love you")
* "L'ama molto" - He loves her very much (literally: "He loves her very much")
* "La sua ama l'arte" - Her love for art (literally: "Her love for art")
Keep in mind that Italian is a gendered language, so you'll need to use the correct form of the word based on the gender of the subject or object of the verb.