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
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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.
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