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Tamar

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Pronounced TAY-mar /ˈteɪ.mɑːr/High

Meaning: date palm tree, gracefulHigh

In 30 seconds: Tamar is a Hebrew name meaning date palm. A biblical name very popular in Israel with timeless strength and elegance.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningdate palm tree, graceful
U.S. rank (2025)#2455 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births73 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tamar means date palm tree in Hebrew. Two Tamars appear in the Hebrew Bible: Tamar daughter of Judah and Tamar daughter of King David.

Tamar is very popular in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. It is also common in Georgia (the Caucasus) where Queen Tamar (1160–1213) was the most celebrated ruler.

Did you know? The phrase erect as a palm tree was the Hebrew way of describing beauty — and in Song of Songs 7:7, the beloved is compared to a palm tree, making Tamar synonymous with ideal beauty.
Overall data confidence 95%
Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for TamarBehind the Name: Tamar — name etymology reference

Variations

TamaraTamraTammara

Nicknames

TamiTammy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Tamar (biblical)
    Daughter of King David and sister of Absalom in the Second Book of Samuel, whose assault by her half-brother Amnon precipitates conflict in David's house.

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Frequently Asked

What does Tamar mean?

Tamar means date palm tree in Hebrew, a symbol of grace, beauty, and righteousness.

How do you pronounce Tamar?

Tamar is pronounced TAY-mar (/ˈteɪ.mɑːr/), with two syllables.

Is Tamar a girl's name?

Yes, Tamar is primarily used as a feminine name, especially in Jewish and Israeli contexts.

How popular is the name Tamar?

Tamar is very popular in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide.

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