Tamara

At a Glance: Name: Tamara – Meaning: date palm (from the Hebrew name Tamar) – Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic/Georgian Orthodox tradition) – Gender: used for both boys and girls

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Tamara means "date palm" and comes from the Hebrew name Tamar. It reached English-speaking families by way of the Slavic and Georgian Orthodox traditions, which gives it a slightly different feel from the Hebrew original. If you like a name with a plant meaning that still sounds familiar, Tamara fits.

Meaning & Origin of Tamara

Meaning: Date palm (from the Hebrew name Tamar).

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic/Georgian Orthodox tradition).

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Tamara

Tamara peaked at #64 in 1974, when 4,525 U.S. babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1757 with 115 babies, so you're unlikely to meet many other Tamaras in a classroom today.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tamara mean?

Date palm (from the Hebrew name Tamar). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tamara)

Is Tamara a popular name right now?

Tamara peaked at #64 in 1974 and is ranked #1757 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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