Tama

Tama Meaning & Origin

About Tama
The surname Tama is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. One possible meaning is "jewel" or "gem," symbolizing something precious or valuable. Another interpretation is "spirit" or "soul," representing the essence or inner self of an individual. The surname Tama can also refer to the Tama River, a significant river in Japan. Ultimately, the meaning of the surname Tama may vary depending on the specific kanji characters chosen to represent it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tama is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tama: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tama based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tama is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TM
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɑmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tama in Braille

Here's how to represent Tama in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tama in braille

How to sign the name Tama using Sign Language

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

The name Tama in sign language

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