Tamara
Russian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Tamara
Tamara means "palm tree" and derives from the Hebrew word "tamar" (תמר), which also appears in the Aramaic language.
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Etymology
Tamara means "palm tree" and derives from the Hebrew word "tamar" (תמר), which also appears in the Aramaic language. The name is used across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with historical significance in the Bible (Tamar, daughter-in-law of Judah) and in the medieval Kingdom of Georgia where Queen Tamar ruled in the 12th century.
Tamara currently ranks #1,816 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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