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TammaChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Tomos meaning: cut, Tama: name of a martyr

Pronunciation: /ˈtæmə/, /ˈtæmər/

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Name
Tamma
Meaning
Tomos meaning: cut, Tama: name of a martyr
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈtæmə/, /ˈtæmər/
Lucky Number
13
13
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Tamma mean?

Tamma is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Tomos meaning: cut". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /ˈtæmə/, /ˈtæmər/. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Θάμμα

dew, moisture

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈtæmə/, /ˈtæmər/

IPA

[ɢ̄́̄́̃́̇̃́], [ɢ̄́̄́̃́̇̃́̄]

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Tamma is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Tomos meaning: cut. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

13

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

RedGold

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and artistic.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of courageous faith and martyrdom in the face of adversity.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Tamma carries a strong connection to the Christian tradition, specifically to the martyr St. Tomas, who is celebrated for his unwavering faith and courage during his trials. This cultural legacy underscores the importance of resilience and unwavering belief.
Tamma, rooted in the name Tomos, signifies the virtue of being cut away from worldly attachments, symbolizing spiritual growth and transformation. It also highlights the deep resonance of the Christian values of faith, hope, and love, which form the foundation of a meaningful and spiritual life.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Tamma is mentioned in the medieval manuscript 'The Book of Names' The name Tamma carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

12th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Tamma

dew

🇮🇱Hebrew

תמה

dew

🇬🇷Greek

Θάμμα

dew, moisture

🇮🇹Latin

Tammar

dew

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