Boy name
Tamar name meaning
“date palm”
Tamar is a name used for boys, commonly linked to Hebrew tāmār, meaning date palm. This Hebrew derivation applies to Tamar as a biblical name. In other usage, the same spelling may relate to tamar, meaning dates, a word borrowed from Arabic rather than the Hebrew source.
What does Tamar mean?
In Anwar, Iskandar, and Fajar, -ar belongs to the complete name rather than serving as a suffix with one shared meaning. Similar endings do not imply a common origin or meaning. More boy names ending in -ar →
Origin and cultural usage of Tamar
As a biblical name, Tamar comes from Hebrew tāmār, ‘date palm’. In other usage, the spelling may relate to tamar, ‘dates’, borrowed from Arabic.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Tamar
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tamar, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tamar: date palm
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
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Meaning of each word
- Tamar: date palm
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Tamar Steven
Meaning of each word
- Tamar: date palm
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
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Meaning of each word
- Marcelino: related to the name Marcellus
- Tamar: date palm
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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Tamar Dolly
Meaning of each word
- Tamar: date palm
- Dolly: gift of God
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Meaning of each word
- Tamar: date palm
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Eugenius: of noble birth
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How to pronounce Tamar
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦩꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮙᮁ |
Is Tamar a boy’s name?
Yes, Tamar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Tamar ranks #3,681 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tamar
- Tama♂♀Foremost, excellent
- Tamam♂Whole and complete
- Taman♂A cultivated garden
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Tata♂Orderly arrangement
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Tegar♂Steadfast, resilient in hardship
- Togar♂Steadfast, strong, vigorous
- Timur♂♀Direction of sunrise
- Tamin♂♀Protection, provision of security
- Tagor♂♀Admonition, reminder
- Taha♂Opening letters of Surah Taha
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Tamar
- Tamar Widadi · b. 1991
- Tamar Bafadal · b. 1970
- Tamar Tarewe · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Tamar
What is the meaning of Tamar?
Tamar means date palm. As a biblical name, Tamar comes from Hebrew tāmār, ‘date palm’. In other usage, the spelling may relate to tamar, ‘dates’, borrowed from Arabic.
Is Tamar a boy’s name?
Yes, Tamar is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tamar?
Tamar is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Tamar have?
Tamar has 2 syllables (Ta-mar) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tamar?
Tamar ranks #3,681 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tamar?
Some ideas: Tamar Leonard Yoksan; Tamar Lazarus Eben; Tamar Steven.
Famous people named Tamar?
Notable people named Tamar include Tamar Widadi, Tamar Bafadal, Tamar Tarewe.
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