Tamai
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Tamai is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Japanese name meaning 'jewel ball'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1998.
What Tamai Means
“Japanese name meaning 'jewel ball'.”
The Story of Tamai
Consider a name that holds the gentle radiance of a precious jewel.
Tamai is a Japanese name, directly translating to 'jewel ball.' It was first recorded in 1993 and saw its peak popularity in 1998.
This name suggests a daughter with a gentle and kind spirit, possessing a quiet beauty. You imagine her moving through the world with a serene presence, her kindness a soft, luminous quality that touches everyone she meets.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1998
Total Births
16
First Recorded
1993
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