Tama
From Māori tama, meaning "son" or "boy".
Meaning and origin
Tama is a purely Māori word name that speaks directly to a child's identity and relationship within whānau and community.
How to pronounce Tama
| Māori (New Zealand) | TAH-mah /ˈta.ma/ |
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