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BoyPacific Islands (Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian)

Tamatoa

From Tahitian tama, "child", and toa, "warrior": a boy marked out as a fighter from birth.

Meaning and origin

Tamatoa sets the Tahitian word for child alongside the word for warrior, giving a boy a name that promises strength.

How to pronounce Tamatoa

English (US)tah-mah-TOH-ah /tɑːməˈtoʊə/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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