Tamati
Maori form of Thomas, twin
GenderBoyOriginMaoriSay ittah-MAH-teePopularityOccasionally used, rare abroad
Pronounced tah-MAH-tee
About the name Tamati
Tamati is the Maori transliteration of Thomas, a name carried by many respected leaders and public figures in New Zealand. It has a strong, friendly sound.
Confident, sociable, and a natural communicator.
Fun fact
Tamati Waka Nene was an influential 19th-century Maori rangatira and signatory of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Nicknames for Tamati
Tam
Variations
Tame
Famous people named Tamati
- Tamati Coffey (New Zealand politician)