Tamar: meaning of the Hebrew name
תָּמָר
Pronounced tah-MAR
Meaning of Tamar
Tamar is the date palm, a tall, upright and fruitful tree that stands for grace and growth, as in the verse "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree." In the Bible it is the name of several strong-spirited women.
And Judah took a wife for Er his first-born, and her name was Tamar.
וַיִּקַּח יְהוּדָה אִשָּׁה לְעֵר בְּכוֹרוֹ וּשְׁמָהּ תָּמָר׃
Tamar in Hebrew
Tamar is written תמר in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּמָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- מMem
- רResh
Gematria value: 640 (Tav 400 + Mem 40 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdate palm
- Pronunciationtah-MAR
- Hebrewתמר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tamar ranked #4 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,090 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 6 different years, first in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1,090 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1,141 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1,196 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1,293 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1,192 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1,300 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1,353 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1,349 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1,365 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1,411 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1,472 |
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 Tamar
What does the name Tamar mean?
Tamar is the date palm, a tall, upright and fruitful tree that stands for grace and growth, as in the verse "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree." In the Bible it is the name of several strong-spirited women.
How do you pronounce Tamar?
Tamar is pronounced tah-MAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tamar in Hebrew?
Tamar is written תמר in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּמָר).
Is Tamar a biblical name?
Yes. Tamar appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 38:6.
How popular is the name Tamar in Israel?
In 2024, Tamar ranked #4 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,090 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 6 different years, first in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tamar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תמר adds up to 640 (Tav 400 + Mem 40 + Resh 200).
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