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

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.

An African Muslim ethnic group of eastern Chad and western Sudan.

name

The language of the Sudanese Tama people.

A language family of northern Papua New Guinea.

Word forms

tamata plural

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Etymology

Etymology tree Greek τάμα (táma)bor. English tama Borrowed from Greek τάμα (táma).

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for tama

ama lama mama kama gama Yama Bama Hama Sama llama drama Osama

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Frequently asked questions

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.