noun
tama
Tama (noun) means a form of votive offering in the Eastern Orthodox Church, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church, usually in the form of a small metal plaque with an embossed image symbolizing the subject of prayer for which it is offered.
noun
1
A form of votive offering in the Eastern Orthodox Church, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church, usually in the form of a small metal plaque with an embossed image symbolizing the subject of prayer for which it is offered.
2
A Muslim ethnic group living in eastern Chad and western Sudan.
name
1
The language spoken by the Tama people of Sudan.
2
A family of languages found in northern Papua New Guinea.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tamata
Etymology
Borrowed from Greek τάμα (táma).
Rhymes for tama
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What does “tama” mean?
The word “tama” means a form of votive offering in the Eastern Orthodox Church, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church, usually in the form of a small metal plaque with an embossed image symbolizing the subject of prayer for which it is offered.
What part of speech is “tama”?
Depending on how it is used, “tama” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “tama” come from?
The word “tama” comes from Greek. Etymology tree Greek τάμα (táma)bor. English tama Borrowed from Greek τάμα (táma).
How many meanings does “tama” have?
“Tama” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a form of votive offering in the Eastern Orthodox Church, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church, usually in the form of a small metal plaque with an embossed image symbolizing the subject of prayer for which it is offered.
