Unisex name
Tama name meaning
“foremost, excellent”
Tama is a name used for boys and girls, commonly linked in Javanese naming to the meanings foremost and excellent. It is related to tama or utama, from Sanskrit uttama, meaning highest or best. The connection with utama provides the basis for this interpretation of Tama.
What does Tama mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Tama
In Javanese naming, Tama is probably related to tama or utama, from Sanskrit uttama, meaning highest or best.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Tama
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tama, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Shri: splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Mangatur: to arrange, to organize
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Meaning of each word
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Aprianto: associated with the month of April
- Rangga: a historical official's title
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Tama Dwikora
Meaning of each word
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
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Meaning of each word
- Pandu: pale; also a guide
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
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Tama Aditya
Meaning of each word
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Aditya: sun, son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Tama: foremost, excellent
- Gigih: persistent, steadfast in effort
- Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
How to pronounce Tama
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tama/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮙ |
Is Tama a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tama is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tama ranks #260 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tama
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Tama
- Tama Satrya Langkun · b. 1984
- Tama Ulinta Tarigan
- Tama Ramadhan · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Tama
What is the meaning of Tama?
Tama means foremost, excellent. In Javanese naming, Tama is probably related to tama or utama, from Sanskrit uttama, meaning highest or best.
Is Tama a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tama is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 80% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tama?
Tama is of Javanese and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tama have?
Tama has 2 syllables (Ta-ma) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tama?
Tama ranks #260 among unisex names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tama?
Some ideas: Tama Shri Mangatur; Tama Aprianto Rangga; Tama Dwikora.
Famous people named Tama?
Notable people named Tama include Tama Satrya Langkun, Tama Ulinta Tarigan, Tama Ramadhan.
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