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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Date palm (from the Hebrew name Tamar)
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Slavic/Georgian Orthodox tradition)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- tuh-MAR-uh
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.
How to Pronounce Tamara
tuh-MAR-uhIPA /təˈmɑːrə/
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.
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FAQ
What does the name Tamara mean?
Date palm (from the Hebrew name Tamar). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Tamara?
Tamara is pronounced tuh-MAR-uh (IPA: /təˈmɑːrə/).
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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