Tampa

Tampa Meaning & Origin

About Tampa
The name "Tampa" is derived from the Calusa Native American word "Tanpa," which means "sticks of fire" or "place to gather sticks." This name refers to the lightning that frequently strikes the area, as well as the abundance of lightning-struck trees that were used by the Native Americans to start fires. Today, Tampa is a city in Florida known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and warm climate.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tampa are female.

Tampa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TMP
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AE1 M P AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtæmpə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tampa in Braille

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

The name Tampa in braille

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

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

The name Tampa in sign language

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