Tamar
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced tah-MAR
Verified name
What does Tamar mean?
Date palm tree
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 875 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2788 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Tami, Tammie
Variant: Tamara, Thamar
Related: Tamera
Using Tamar across cultures
Classic biblical name symbolizing fruitfulness.
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