Tamba
Bantu · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tamba
Tamba means "drum" or derives from Bantu languages where it refers to percussion instruments, with roots in West and Central African linguistic traditions.
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Etymology
Tamba means "drum" or derives from Bantu languages where it refers to percussion instruments, with roots in West and Central African linguistic traditions. The name is primarily used among Bantu-speaking peoples of Africa, particularly in regions of the Congo, Angola, and surrounding areas, with cultural significance in traditional music and ceremony.
Tamba currently ranks #9,606 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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