Tamar

The female first name Tamar, which originates from biblical traditions, has Hebrew roots. Its literal translation into German means "the date" or "the date palm," which is often regarded as a symbol of elegance and beauty.

What does the name Tamar mean?

The name Tamar, which appears in the Bible, has its origins in Hebrew. Translated, it means "the date" or "the date palm," which often symbolizes grace and beauty. Its origin lies in the Ancient Hebrew term tâmâr (תָּמָר), meaning "the palm" or "the date palm." In the Old Testament, Tamar is mentioned as the daughter-in-law and later as the wife of Judah. A daughter of King David also bore this name. Today, Tamar is among the most sought-after girl names in the Israeli linguistic area. In Slavic countries, the name is often modified with an "a" at the end, becoming Tamara. In Georgia, it is written as თამარ, while in Hungarian, the form Támár is used. Other variants of the name include Thamar, Themar, Tamara, Thamara, Tamarine, Tammara, Tamira, Tamyra, Tamera, and Tameran. The Arabic male equivalent is Tamir.

Where does the name Tamar come from?

The name Tamar has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means "the date palm." The Ancient Hebrew word tâmâr (תָּמָר) is composed of the terms for the palm and the date palm. It can be found in several languages, including biblical Hebrew, Georgian, Hebrew, Israeli, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Tamar?

The name Tamar has a clear, two-syllable structure. It is pronounced as "Ta-mar" [taˈmaʁ] or [taˈmar] and begins with an open A sound. The second syllable also contains an A vowel, leading to a harmonious sound. The R at the end adds a gentle accent. Tamar thus conveys a powerful yet soft presence – simple, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Tamar?

The name day of Tamar is celebrated on December 29.

Popularity

Tamar enjoys great popularity in Germany. The name currently ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common girl names. Its best placement was in 2009 when it reached 2,111th place. In the last ten years, Tamar has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,146th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,401st.

Nicknames & pet names

Tama / Tamagotshi / Tami / Tammi / Tammie / Tamuna / Tati / Tämmy

Similar first names

Famous people

• St. Tamar (Queen of Georgia)
• Tamar (American singer)
• Tamar Abakelia (Georgian sculptor)
• Tamar Amar-Dahl (German historian)
• Tamar Braxton (R&B singer and sister of Toni Braxton)
• Tamar Dongus (footballer from Germany)
• Tamar Fish Nachshon (writer from Lithuania)
• Tamar Garb (art historian from England)
• Tamar Gendler (American philosopher)
• Tamar Getter (Israeli painter)
• Tamar Giladi (singer from Israel)
• Tamar Halperin (Israeli pianist)
• Tamar Halpern (Chinese film director)
• Tamar Jacoby (American writer)
• Tamar Kaprelian (American singer)
• Tamar Ross (Israeli philosopher)
• Tamar Simon Hoffs (film director from America)
• Tamar Slay (American basketball player)
• Tamar Tatuashvili (Georgian footballer)
• Tamar Yellin (English writer)