Tamboura
Persian/Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Tamboura
Tamboura derives from Persian "tanbur" or Arabic "tunbur," referring to a long-necked stringed musical instrument similar to a lute.
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Etymology
Tamboura derives from Persian "tanbur" or Arabic "tunbur," referring to a long-necked stringed musical instrument similar to a lute. The name is used primarily in Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslim populations, with historical roots in Islamic musical traditions.
Tamboura currently ranks #4,449 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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