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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Date palm / palm tree (from the date fruit)
- Origin
- Hebrew (biblical)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TAY-mar
Tamar is a classic girl's name with Hebrew, biblical roots, pronounced TAY-mar, and it means date palm, a nod to the date fruit. It has a timeless, worldly feel with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired streak, so it suits parents who want something traditional that still carries a bit of the natural world.
Meaning & Origin of Tamar
Meaning: Date palm / palm tree (from the date fruit).
Origin: Hebrew (biblical).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Tamar
TAY-marIPA /ˈteɪmɑːr/
Popularity of Tamar
Tamar peaked at #1015 in 1977, when 133 girls were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #2374 with 77 girls, so it's still in use but far less common than it once was.
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FAQ
What does the name Tamar mean?
Date palm / palm tree (from the date fruit). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tamar?
Tamar is pronounced TAY-mar (IPA: /ˈteɪmɑːr/).
Is Tamar a popular name right now?
Tamar peaked at #1015 in 1977 and is ranked #2374 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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