Tamar

At a Glance: Name: Tamar – Meaning: date palm / palm tree (from the date fruit) – Origin: Hebrew (biblical) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: TAY-mar

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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

Phonetic: TAY-mar   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tamar mean?

Date palm / palm tree (from the date fruit). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tamar)

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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