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Tamati

Quick answerTamati is the Māori form of the name Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in Māori and Pacific Islander cultures, particularly in New Zealand, as a result of Christian missionary influence in the 19th century.

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GenderBoy
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Peak year2011
Syllables
OriginAramaic
LanguageMāori
CultureMāori
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 6
Global rank#65,535

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About the name Tamati

Tamati is the Māori form of the name Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in Māori and Pacific Islander cultures, particularly in New Zealand, as a result of Christian missionary influence in the 19th century.

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Etymology

Tamati is the Māori form of the name Thomas, derived from the Aramaic name Toma, meaning "twin." The name is primarily used in Māori and Pacific Islander cultures, particularly in New Zealand, as a result of Christian missionary influence in the 19th century.

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