Name meaning
Tama
means “boy, son”
- Origin
- Māori and Polynesian
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- New Zealand, Māori, Samoan, Tongan
- Say it
- TAH-mah
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Tama is the Māori and Polynesian word for boy or son. It appears in many names, such as Tamatea, a great navigator of Māori tradition.
Roots
From Māori tama (son).
Where it is used
A Polynesian name.
Tama name FAQ
What does the name Tama mean?
Tama means “boy, son”. From Māori tama (son).
Where does the name Tama come from?
Tama is of Māori and Polynesian origin. Today it is used in New Zealand, Māori, Samoan, Tongan families.
How do you pronounce Tama?
Tama is usually pronounced TAH-mah.
Is Tama a boy's or a girl's name?
Tama is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.