Jewel, gem, or ball
In Japanese, Tama translates to 'jewel' or 'gem,' often symbolizing something precious. In Hebrew, it is a feminine variation of Tam, meaning 'honest' or 'innocent.' It also appears in several Polynesian languages, where it typically means 'child' or 'son.'
Less common today
Tama isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,393 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American novelist and short story writer
Famous calico cat who served as station master at Kishi Station
Character in the television series Empire · Empire
