Tam: meaning of the Hebrew name
תָּם
Pronounced TAM
- Unisex
- Hebrew
Meaning of Tam
Tam means whole, upright and innocent. In the Torah, Jacob is described as "a wholehearted man, dwelling in tents." Used for both boys and girls.
Tam in Hebrew
Tam is written תם in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- מMem
Gematria value: 440 (Tav 400 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningwholehearted
- PronunciationTAM
- Hebrewתם
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Tam was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Tam
What does the name Tam mean?
Tam means whole, upright and innocent. In the Torah, Jacob is described as "a wholehearted man, dwelling in tents." Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Tam?
Tam is pronounced TAM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tam in Hebrew?
Tam is written תם in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּם).
What is the gematria of Tam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תם adds up to 440 (Tav 400 + Mem 40).
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