Tahitian

Tamatoa

Pronounced tah-mah-TOH-ahShare

Meaning: Warrior child

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Tamatoa joins Tahitian tama, “child,” with toa, “warrior.” It is an established Tahitian name with a direct connection to courage.

Nicknames

  • Tama
  • Toa

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Tamatoa comes from Tahitian.

Hawaiian

Kealiʻi

The chief; the ruler

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Hawaiian

Kawika

Hawaiian form of David

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Māori

Kauri

The New Zealand kauri tree

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Fijian

Sitiveni

Fijian form of Stephen; crown or garland

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