Tameko
tah-MEH-koh
Tameko is a girl’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “Tameko is a Japanese name. 'Tami' means 'people' or 'nation', and 'ko' means 'child'. Together, it signifies 'child of the people'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1975.
What Tameko Means
“Tameko is a Japanese name. 'Tami' means 'people' or 'nation', and 'ko' means 'child'. Together, it signifies 'child of the people'.”
The Story of Tameko
This name, signifying 'child of the people,' carries a gentle legacy of connection, as if it waited for your embrace.
Tameko is a Japanese name, traditionally composed of elements signifying 'people' or 'nation' ('tami') and 'child' ('ko'). This combination historically conveyed a sense of belonging to a community or heritage, carrying the quiet strength of collective identity across generations in Japan.
Whispering 'Tameko' to your daughter, you feel a warmth spread, a sense of her innate sociability and gentle spirit. It’s a name that speaks of a child who will weave herself into the fabric of your family and community with kindness and an easy charm.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#30 in 1975
Total Births
270
First Recorded
1968
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