Temba was an individual referenced in Children of Tama language metaphorical phrases. In the phrase "Temba. His arms wide.", it was a metaphor for the giving of a gift. In the phrase "Temba at rest.", it was a metaphor for the declining of a gift. (TNG: "Darmok" ) This character was only mentioned in dialogue. According to the script , Temba was pronounced as "TEM-buh".