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Tamar

“Date palm tree”

TAY-mar Hebrew, Biblical origin 5 letters 2 syllables
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Tamar

Date palm tree

Hebrew, Biblical

Name Details & Attributes

Origin

Hebrew Biblical

Syllables

2

About this name

Tamar is a Hebrew name meaning date palm tree, a symbol of beauty and fruitfulness. Several women named Tamar appear in the Old Testament.

Tamar has Hebrew and Biblical origins. Tamar has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced TAY-mar. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters.

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What does the name Tamar mean?

The name Tamar means "Date palm tree."

What origin is the name Tamar?

Tamar has Hebrew and Biblical origins.

Is Tamar a boy or girl name?

Tamar is traditionally a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Tamar?

Tamar is pronounced TAY-mar.

Is Tamar popular?

Tamar has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.

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