Tabu
Polynesian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tabu
Tabu is a Polynesian name derived from the word "taboo," which means sacred, forbidden, or set apart, originating from Tongan and other Pacific Islander languages.
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Etymology
Tabu is a Polynesian name derived from the word "taboo," which means sacred, forbidden, or set apart, originating from Tongan and other Pacific Islander languages. The name is used primarily in Polynesian and Pacific Island cultures, particularly in Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji, reflecting traditional spiritual and cultural concepts of sacred restriction.
Tabu currently ranks #1,780 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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