Girl
Hebrew
3 syllables
Tamara
TAM-ah-rah
/ˈtæmərə/
"The palm tree" — a biblical name of resilient beauty, exotic grace, and enduring strength
Tamara is a name of great antiquity and cross-cultural appeal, derived from the Hebrew Tamar meaning 'palm tree'—a symbol of uprightness, grace, and resilience in the ancient Near East. In the Hebrew Bible, Tamar is the name of several significant women including the daughter of King David and the daughter-in-law of Judah. The elaborated form Tamara is particularly associated with Georgia (the country) where it was borne by the great twelfth-century queen Tamar, celebrated in Georgian national epic poetry.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesTa · ma · ra
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordTamar
MeaningPalm tree, upright, graceful
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1975
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 1
Nicknames
TammyTamMara
About the Name Tamara
Tamara means 'palm tree' in Hebrew, from the root Tamar. In the ancient Near East, the palm tree was a symbol of grace, uprightness, and resilience—its straight trunk suggesting integrity and its ability to thrive in harsh conditions suggesting strength. Tamara thus carries associations of elegant endurance and natural beauty.
Tamara is extremely popular in Russia, where it has been one of the most common women's names throughout the twentieth century. However, its origins are Hebrew, and it is associated particularly with Georgia (the Caucasus country) through the legendary Queen Tamar. It is widely used across Slavic countries, the Middle East, and the English-speaking world.
Tamaras are often described as warm, resilient, and naturally gracious. The name suggests someone with an inner dignity—someone who bends with the wind like a palm tree but doesn't break. People named Tamara tend to be sociable, emotionally intelligent, and possessed of quiet, lasting strength.
Tamara peaked in the United States in the 1970s and has since declined from its top 100 standing. It is now in the middle range of popularity in the US, and more common in Russia and Eastern Europe where it remains a beloved classic. It carries a warm, slightly retro feeling in American culture.
Tamara's three flowing syllables pair well with short middle names that don't overcrowd. Great combinations include Tamara Rose, Tamara Grace, Tamara Ann, Tamara Lynn, and Tamara Joy. For something more elaborate, Tamara Elise or Tamara Celeste are elegantly balanced.
Tamara is the extended form of the Hebrew Tamar, meaning palm tree. Tamar appears several times in the Hebrew Bible, most notably as the daughter of King David and as the daughter-in-law of Judah. The elaborated form Tamara gained particular prominence in Georgia (the Caucasus nation) through the reign of Queen Tamar (1184-1213), whose brilliant rule is celebrated as Georgia's greatest era. From Georgia and the Slavic world, Tamara spread to Western Europe and the Americas.
Personality of Tamara
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Tamara
Creativity
76%
Elegance
82%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
82%
Warmth
85%
Famous People Named Tamara
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Queen Tamar of Georgia
Medieval queen of Georgia (1160-1213), the greatest ruler in Georgian history
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Tamara de Lempicka
Polish Art Deco painter famous for bold, sensuous portraits
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Tamara Jenkins
American film director known for The Savages
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Tamara (Bible)
Daughter of King David in the Hebrew Bible, subject of a dramatic narrative in 2 Samuel
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Tamara Taylor
Canadian-American actress known for Bones
Middle Names for Tamara
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Tamara
Tamara Rose
Tamara Marie
Tamara Grace
Tamara Lynn
Tamara Ann
Tamara Elise
Tamara Renee
Tamara Nicole
Tamara Claire
Tamara Joy
Tamara Jade
Tamara Celeste
Names Similar to Tamara
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Tamara
1200 BC
Tamar, daughter of King David, appears in the Hebrew Bible
1160 AD
Queen Tamar is born in the Kingdom of Georgia
1200 AD
Tamar is crowned Queen of Georgia, ushering in a golden age of Georgian culture
1950s
Tamara gains traction as a given name in the United States and Western Europe
1975
Tamara peaks in US popularity, embraced across multiple cultural communities
Numerology & Symbolism of Tamara
9
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Terracotta
💎
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
🌸
Lucky Flower
Date Palm Blossom
Tamara Around the World
How Tamara is written in different languages and scripts
تمارا
Arabic
タマラ
Japanese
Тамара
Russian
타마라
Korean
塔玛拉
Chinese
Ταμάρα
Greek
तमारा
Hindi
תָּמָר
Hebrew
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