Tamboura

Tamboura Meaning & Origin

About Tamboura
The name "Tamboura" is of African origin and is commonly used in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Mali and Senegal. It is derived from the Mandinka language and refers to a traditional stringed musical instrument. The tamboura is a large, lute-like instrument with a long neck and a round body, typically played with a plectrum. The name "Tamboura" symbolizes the rich musical heritage and cultural significance of West Africa, representing the traditional music and rhythms that have been passed down through generations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Tamboura is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 70.59% and females 29.41%, based on recent birth statistics.

Tamboura Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMPR
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T051060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA0 M B UH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/tamboura*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tamboura in Braille

Here's how to represent Tamboura in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Tamboura in braille

How to Spell the Name Tamboura in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Tamboura using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tamboura in sign language

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