Kamama
Meaningbutterfly · Cherokee
Kamama is a Native American girl name meaning “butterfly”, with Cherokee roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kamama would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kamama
Kamama is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “butterfly”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kamama at school.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Kamama
What does the name Kamama mean?
Kamama means “butterfly” and comes from Cherokee. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Nabi (“butterfly”), Memengwaa (“butterfly”), Poli (“butterfly”) and Polingaysi (“possibly butterfly among flowers”).
What is the origin of the name Kamama?
Kamama is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Cherokee. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Kamama a boy or girl name?
Kamama is a girl name.
What names are similar to Kamama?
If you like Kamama, you might also like Nabi, Memengwaa, Poli and Polingaysi.
What should I know before naming my baby Kamama?
Kamama is a Native American girl name meaning “butterfly”, with Cherokee roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.