Thamar
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Thamar
Thamar derives from Hebrew תָּמָר (tamar), meaning "palm tree," a name with symbolic significance in ancient Near Eastern cultures.
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Etymology
Thamar derives from Hebrew תָּמָר (tamar), meaning "palm tree," a name with symbolic significance in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The name appears in biblical tradition (notably Tamar, daughter-in-law of Judah), and is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and some Islamic communities, with historical attestation dating back to Old Testament times.
Thamar currently ranks #18,983 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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