Tamara
Tamara is a Muslim girl name of Hebrew (Tamar), widely used in Slavic and Arab countries origin, meaning “Date palm”.
| Meaning | Date palm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew (Tamar), widely used in Slavic and Arab countries |
| Written as | تمارا |
| Pronunciation | TAH-mah-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Bosnia |
Meaning and origin of Tamara
Tamara has its origins in Tamar, a Hebrew name meaning 'date palm' that appears in the Bible. From there it travelled through Georgia, where the celebrated Queen Tamar reigned, and then across Russia. In more recent times it has caught on in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Egypt, helped by its resemblance to tamr, the Arabic word for dates. Even so, it does not come from Arabic, and no figure from Islamic history carries it.
Is Tamara a Muslim name?
Tamara did not begin as an Islamic name, though many Muslim parents in Egypt, the Levant and the Balkans give it to their daughters. Parents seeking an Arabic name with a similar ring could look at Tamima, Thamara or Tamanna.
How popular is Tamara?
People of various faiths use it in Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Bosnia and the Caucasus.
Gifts with the name Tamara
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Spellings and variants of Tamara
Names similar to Tamara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamara mean?
Tamara means 'Date palm'. It is of Hebrew (Tamar), widely used in Slavic and Arab countries origin.
Is Tamara a Muslim name?
Tamara did not begin as an Islamic name, though many Muslim parents in Egypt, the Levant and the Balkans give it to their daughters. Parents seeking an Arabic name with a similar ring could look at Tamima, Thamara or Tamanna.
How do you pronounce Tamara?
Tamara is pronounced TAH-mah-rah.
Is Tamara a boy or girl name?
Tamara is usually a girl name.