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Tamara

Tamara is a feminine Arabic name meaning “date palm” or “date.” Derived from the Biblical name Tamar meaning “date” or “palm tree,” this sweet moniker is symbolic of the beauty and fruitfulness associated with this tree. Tamara offers many wonderful variations, including Tamrah, Tama, and Tammy, offering an abundance of choices for naming your little one.
Arabic Female
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Meaning

Date palm, date

Popularity

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Pronunciation

TAM-uh-rah

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated

Compatibility

Tamara pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings, creating a harmonious and timeless set. As a middle name, Tamara adds a touch of sophistication and grace to the full name. This name is versatile and can fit into various cultural and stylistic pairings seamlessly.

Elegant Graceful Warm Sophisticated

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Tamara de Lempicka

Tamara de Lempicka

Artist

Born: May 16, 1898 · Warsaw, Poland

Portrait of Tamara Toumanova

Tamara Toumanova

Dancer

Born: March 2, 1919 · Tyumen, Russia

Portrait of Tamara McKinney

Tamara McKinney

Athlete

Born: November 16, 1962 · Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Portrait of Tamara Dobson

Tamara Dobson

Actress

Born: May 14, 1947 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Portrait of Tamara Taylor

Tamara Taylor

Actress

Born: September 27, 1970 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Portrait of Tamara Press

Tamara Press

Athlete

Born: May 10, 1937 · Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Tamara Original form
  • Тамара Cyrillic
  • تمارا Arabic
  • თამარა Georgian
  • 塔玛拉 Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • タマラ (Tamara) Japanese
  • तमरा (Tamara) Hindi
  • 타마라 (Tamara) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamara

What does Tamara mean?
Date palm, date
What is the origin of Tamara?
Tamara has Arabic origins.
Is Tamara popular?
Tamara has been viewed 84 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Tamara?
Similar names include Boaz, Casey, Quinn, Percy, Xerxes.
How do you pronounce Tamara?
Tamara is pronounced TAM-uh-rah.

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