Tamam
Tamam is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Completeness, perfection”.
| Meaning | Completeness, perfection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | تمام |
| Pronunciation | ta-MAAM |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Lebanon, Syria, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Tamam
Tamam is one way of writing Tammām, an Arabic name for boys. Its root, t-m-m, describes something finished, whole and perfect. Lebanon's former prime minister Tammam Salam is the name's best-known modern bearer. Centuries earlier, the classical poet Abu Tammām included it in his kunya, and he is remembered for compiling al-Ḥamāsa, one of the most admired anthologies of Arabic verse.
Is Tamam a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Tamam for its sense of completeness, and its root appears in 'This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you' (Quran 5:3).
How popular is Tamam?
It is found chiefly in Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, where Tammam is the usual spelling.
Gifts with the name Tamam
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Spellings and variants of Tamam
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamam mean?
Tamam means 'Completeness, perfection'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Tamam a Muslim name?
Muslim families use Tamam for its sense of completeness, and its root appears in 'This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you' (Quran 5:3).
How do you pronounce Tamam?
Tamam is pronounced ta-MAAM.
Is Tamam a boy or girl name?
Tamam is usually a boy name.