Meaning: Son; boy
The story
Tama means “son” or “boy” in Māori. It is a compact family word used as a name and as part of longer names.
Spellings & variants
- Tamati
- Tamaki
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Short
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Tama comes from Māori.
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