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Tamela

tuh-MEE-luh

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

7,187

Peak Year

#390 in 1959

First Recorded

1947

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a variation of Tamara, which has Hebrew origins, meaning 'date palm tree'.

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TamTamiMela

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Tamela Mann

    American Gospel Singer and Actress

Nicknames

TamTamiMela

Spelling Variations

TamaraTammela

Similar Names

PamelaKamelaAmeliaSamuela

Personality Traits

strongfruitfulgracefulnurturing

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