Tama

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Popularity
Tama is not a very popular name in the world. It is more commonly found in New Zealand and Japan.

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Cartoon of Tama

Tama Name meanings & History

Tama has various origins and meanings in different cultures. In Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, Tama means "son" or "boy." In Japanese, Tama means "jewel" or "ball." It is also a short form of Tamara in Hebrew, meaning "palm tree.". Means "son, boy" in Maori. Tama can be used as a first name, middle name, or nickname. It is a versatile name that can work for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Tama: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Tama:

T: Talkative,Truth,Tireless,Tacky,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Testy

A: Angry,Assertive,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive

M: Mother,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Maternal,Memory,Mushy,Mommy

Tama is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Tama. In Japanese mythology, Tama is the name of a magical jewel. Tama the Cat was a famous stray cat in Japan who became the stationmaster of a train station. Tama Hanken is a Japanese fashion designer. In New Zealand, Tama Waipara is a famous musician and songwriter.

2.) TAMA (Female)

Usage: Native American

Meanings: Beautiful. Fox. The name was borne by a wife of Chief Poweshiek. (TAH-MAH)


3.) Tama (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: (Japanese) jewel.

Other Forms: Tamaa, Tamah, Tamaiah, Tamala, Tema


4.) Tama (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Jewel or treasure

Scripts: In the Maori language, Tama is written as "Tāma".
玉(Japanese Kanji)

Pronunciation: TAH-MAH
TAH-mah


cartoon of the name Tama
Cartoon of Tama

Description: Jewel or treasure. Means "gem, jewel" in Japanese. Tama is predominantly used as a first name for boys in New Zealand, but it can also be used for girls.

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Tama, but Tama Poata was a well-known Maori filmmaker from New Zealand.

5.) Tama (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: In Japanese, Tama means "jewel" or "sphere." In Maori, it means "son" or "child." In Hebrew, it is a nickname for Tamara meaning "palm tree."

Scripts: In Japanese, Tama is written as 玉. In Maori, it is written as Tāma. In Hebrew, it is written as תָּמָרָה.
玉(Japanese Kanji)

Pronunciation: TAH-MAH
The pronunciation of Tama varies depending on the region and culture, but it is typically pronounced "TAH-ma" or "TAY-ma."


cartoon of the name Tama
Cartoon of Tama

Description: In Japanese, Tama means "jewel" or "sphere." In Maori, it means "son" or "child." In Hebrew, it is a nickname for Tamara meaning "palm tree.". Means "gem, jewel" in Japanese. Tama is used as both a given name and a surname around the world. It can be used for boys or girls, and is popular in various cultures, including Japanese, Maori, and Hebrew.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Tama, including Tama the cat who was a station master in Japan, New Zealand Olympic swimmer Tama Ashby, and Israeli poet Tama Kitaym.

6.) Tama (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Son, offspring

Scripts: Tama is written as "tama" in the Maori language.
玉(Japanese Kanji)

Pronunciation: TAH-MAH
tah-mah


cartoon of the name Tama
Cartoon of Tama

Description: Son, offspring. Means "gem, jewel" in Japanese. Tama is used as a first name for both boys and girls in the Maori culture. It can also be used as a middle name.

7.) TAMA (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Derived from tama (ball, jewel). (TAH-MAH)


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