Tamar

Girl Name #2,364 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A name as graceful and enduring as the palm tree

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian

Vintage Literary Spiritual Strong Earthy

Meaning & Origin

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"fruitfulness, uprightness"

Origin: Hebrew symbolic

Language: English

The Story of Tamar

Tamar comes from the Hebrew word for date palm ('tamar'), a tree symbolizing righteousness, beauty, and fruitfulness in biblical culture. The name appears multiple times in the Hebrew Bible: Tamar daughter of Judah (whose story involves justice and disguise in Genesis 38), Tamar daughter of King David (sister of Absalom), and Tamar daughter of Absalom. The date palm was such a symbol of Israel that ancient coins featured it.

Tamar has been consistently popular in Israel throughout the 20th century, often ranking in the top 10 girls' names. In the US, it found use in Jewish communities and gained broader exposure through reality television personality Tamar Braxton.

In Georgia (the country), Tamar carries extraordinary national significance — Queen Tamar (1160-1213) was the first female ruler of Georgia, presiding over a golden age of culture and military expansion. She is venerated as a saint in the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Fun Facts

Queen Tamar of Georgia is the only woman to have her own feast day in the Georgian Orthodox calendar
The date palm symbolizes Israel on coins from antiquity — Tamar was the coin of the realm

Tamar in Other Languages

Arabic تامار

Hebrew תָּמָר

Russian Тамара

Spanish Tamar

Georgian თამარი

Famous People Named Tamar

Tamar Braxton

Musician

1977

American singer and television personality, youngest of the Braxton sisters

Queen Tamar of Georgia

Royalty

1160

The first female ruler of Georgia who led her kingdom to a golden age; venerated as a saint

Tamar (Genesis)

Other

Biblical figure in Genesis 38 whose story involves justice and the continuation of Judah's lineage

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #2,364
Total SSA Count: 77
Cultural Origins: Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Tamara #1755

Common Nicknames

Tammy Tami

Pairs Well With

Tamar Ruth Tamar Leah Tamar Sarah Tamar Miriam Tamar Naomi Tamar Rachel

Sibling Names

Dvora Naomi Yael Amos Ariel Shira

Also a Boy Name

Tamar is also used as a boy name, ranked #16169.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamar

What does the name Tamar mean?

"date palm tree" (from Hebrew). "fruitfulness, uprightness" (from Hebrew symbolic). Tamar comes from the Hebrew word for date palm ('tamar'), a tree symbolizing righteousness, beauty, and fruitfulness in biblical culture. The name appears multiple times in the Hebrew Bible: Tamar daughter of Judah (whose story involves justice and disguise in Genesis 38), Tamar daughter of King David (sister of Absalom), and Tamar daughter of Absalom. The date palm was such a symbol of Israel that ancient coins featured it.

What is the origin of the name Tamar?

Tamar has Hebrew, Hebrew symbolic, Jewish, Israeli, Georgian, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "date palm tree". In Hebrew symbolic, it means "fruitfulness, uprightness".

Is Tamar a boy or girl name?

Tamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2364. As a boy name, it is ranked #16169. Tamar is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Tamar?

Tamar is currently ranked #2364 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tamar?

Common nicknames for Tamar include Tammy and Tami.

What are good middle names for Tamar?

Popular middle name pairings include Tamar Ruth, Tamar Leah, Tamar Sarah, Tamar Miriam, Tamar Naomi, and Tamar Rachel.

What are good sibling names for Tamar?

Names that pair well with Tamar as siblings include Dvora, Naomi, Yael, Amos, Ariel, and Shira.

How many syllables does Tamar have?

Tamar has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Tamar a common or rare name?

Tamar is an uncommon name, ranked #2364 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tamar

Tamar is a girl name with Hebrew, Jewish, Israeli, Georgian, and Christian origins . The name means "date palm tree" in Hebrew .

Is Tamar a boy or girl name? Tamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,364 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,169. Tamar is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tamar is currently ranked #2,364 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Tamar has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Tamar include Tammy and Tami. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Tamar include Tamara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.