Tamara
Tamara is a Muslim girl name meaning “Date palm”.
| Meaning | Date palm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew (Tamar), widely used in Slavic and Arab countries |
| Arabic spelling | تمارا |
| Pronunciation | TAH-mah-rah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Tamara
Tamara comes from the Hebrew Tamar, 'date palm', a name found in the Bible. It spread through Georgia (Queen Tamar) and Russia, and is now also popular in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Egypt, where it sounds close to Arabic tamr, 'dates'. It is not an Arabic name in origin and has no Islamic historical bearer.
Is Tamara a Muslim name?
Tamara is not originally an Islamic name, but it is used by many Muslim families in the Levant, Egypt and the Balkans. Those wanting an Arabic name with a similar sound could consider Tamima, Thamara or Tamanna.
Where is the name Tamara used?
Popular in Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Bosnia and the Caucasus among people of various faiths.
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Spellings and variants of Tamara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tamara mean?
Tamara means 'Date palm'. It comes from Hebrew (Tamar), widely used in Slavic and Arab countries.
Is Tamara a Muslim name?
Tamara is not originally an Islamic name, but it is used by many Muslim families in the Levant, Egypt and the Balkans. Those wanting an Arabic name with a similar sound could consider Tamima, Thamara or Tamanna.
How do you write Tamara in Arabic?
Tamara is written تمارا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Tamara?
Tamara is pronounced TAH-mah-rah.