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Tamara

/TA-ma-ra/

Meaning: Date palm

Tamara at a glance

Meaning
Date palm
Origin
Hebrew
Religion
Jewish
Gender
girl
Pronunciation
TA-ma-ra
Syllables
3
Popularity
uncommon
Variants & Spellings
Tamar, Tamari, Tamarya, Tammar, Taamari, Taamarya

Lucky details for Tamara

Number
4
Color
Electric Blue
Stone
Blue Sapphire
Flower
Hydrangea
Day
Saturday
Planet
Uranus
Zodiac
Aquarius
Metal
Lead

Tamara is a Hebrew name meaning “date palm”. It is a spelling variant of Tamar and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Tamara for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Tamara reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.

Numerology

Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.

Personality

Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional

Positive Traits

Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last

Negative Traits

Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed

Career Suggestions

Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research

Nicknames

Tama Tami Tamy Tay

Middle Names

Sibling Names

Compatible Names

FAQs about the name Tamara

What does the name Tamara mean?

Tamara means “date palm” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Tamara a boy or girl name?

Tamara is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Tamara?

Tamara is pronounced TA-ma-ra (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Tamara?

The lucky number for Tamara is 4, ruled by Uranus.

What are good nicknames for Tamara?

Popular short forms include Tama, Tami, Tamy, Tay.