About Tammany
The name "Tammany" is derived from the Lenape Native American word "Tamanend," which means "affable" or "friendly." It is most commonly associated with Tammany Hall, a powerful political organization in New York City during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name Tammany became synonymous with political corruption and machine politics, as Tammany Hall was known for its control over city government and its involvement in patronage and bribery.
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Most individuals with the name Tammany are female.
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Here's how to represent Tammany in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tammany using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.