Tama Meaning

What does Tama mean?

The name Tama is of Maori origin.

The meaning of Tama is "son, boy".

It is also of Japanese origin, where its meaning is "ball, jewel" and Native American origin, where its meaning is "thunderbolt".

Tama is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 4 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ta-ma.

Embraced by many parents, the name Tama, is one of timelessness and a positive vibe.

This 2 syllable name has strength and charm.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

In the U.S. in 2018, less than 5 girls were given the name. It ranked 10,550 in baby name popularity for boys with 7 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before less than 5 girls were given the name. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Tama has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Tama Name Popularity Page.

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Would you like to fingerspell the name Tama in American Sign Language?

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Just for fun, see the name Tama in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Tama in Nautical Flags page.