What does the name Tamara mean?

The name Tamara means "Palm tree".

What is the origin of the name Tamara?

Tamara is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 115 babies were named Tamara in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Tamara is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 115 ↘

All-Time Total: 131,170

Peak Year: 1970

Tamara is a Russian name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning "palm tree" or "date palm."

Tamara de Lempicka - Polish painter known for Art Deco style.
Tamara Taylor - Canadian actress in TV series "Bones."
Tamara Tunie - American actress in TV series "Law & Order."
Tamara Dobson - American actress known for "Cleopatra Jones" films.
Tamara Mellon - British fashion designer, co-founder of Jimmy Choo.
Tamara Mello - American actress in TV series "Popular."
Tamara Jenkins - American filmmaker known for "The Savages."
Tamara Braun - American actress in TV series "General Hospital."
Tamara Ecclestone - British socialite and TV personality.
Tamara Rojo - Spanish ballet dancer, artistic director of English National Ballet.

Girl names closely related to Tamara

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Boy names closely related to Tamara

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Names with similar meaning to Tamara

Palma Tamar Tamatha Tameka Tamela Tamera Tami Tamie

Births per year in the United States

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