Good fortune or auspicious island
Tashima is a Japanese name typically formed from the kanji 'ta' meaning 'plentiful' or 'good fortune' and 'shima' meaning 'island'. It is more commonly found as a surname in Japan but is used as a rare given name. In some contexts, it may also be interpreted through other kanji combinations or as a modern phonetic creation.
Less common today
Tashima isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,079 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
