Tamboura
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tamboura first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 12 babies have been named Tamboura in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamboura is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,833 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,833
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Tamboura is also used as a girl name, ranked #62294.
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About the Name Tamboura
Tamboura is a boy name .
Is Tamboura a boy or girl name? Tamboura is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,833 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,294. Tamboura is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tamboura is currently ranked #13,833 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamboura include Tam, Tamb, Tamby, Tambie, Tambo, Tamboy, Tamboie, Ura, Uray, Uraie, Tay, and Taie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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