At a Glance
- Meaning
- Jewel or ball child (玉子), depending on the kanji
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TAH-mah-koh
Tamako is a Japanese girl's name meaning “jewel or ball child (玉子), depending on the kanji”. It appears in our list of 175+ Gemstone and Crystal Baby Names for Your Precious Little One.
Meaning & Origin of Tamako
Meaning: Jewel or ball child (玉子), depending on the kanji.
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Tamako
TAH-mah-kohIPA /ˈtɑːmɑːkoʊ/
Popularity of Tamako
Tamako doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Tamako
Similar Names
Mira · Hou · Tama · Bao · Ngọc · Yumi
