Bama

BAH-mah'BAH-muh'2 syllables
🇮🇳Tamil
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MEANING

Earth

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Tamil word 'Bhumi' which means 'earth'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Tamil culture, the earth is considered sacred and nurturing.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Tamil-speaking regions to convey a connection to nature.

🇬🇧English
Soft

MEANING

Nickname for Alabama

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Shortened form of the state name Alabama.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used informally in reference to the University of Alabama or the state itself.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Became popular in sports contexts and local vernacular.

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