Tama - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Tama

βš₯
TAH-mah'TAH-mah'2 syllables
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Youthful

MEANING

Jewel

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese kanji ηŽ‰, which means 'jewel' or 'ball'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese culture, 'Tama' is often used for both people and pets.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Japan as both a given name and a common pet name.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏMaori
Soft

MEANING

Boy

ORIGIN

Maori

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Maori word for 'boy'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in New Zealand within Maori communities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditional name used in Maori culture.

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