Tami: meaning of the Hebrew name

תָּמִי

Pronounced TAH-mee

Meaning of Tami

Tami began as a pet form of Tamar or Temima and became a name in its own right. It is linked to tom, which suggests honesty and simplicity.

Tami in Hebrew

Tami is written תמי in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּמִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • תTav
  • מMem
  • יYod

Gematria value: 450 (Tav 400 + Mem 40 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaninginnocence
  • PronunciationTAH-mee
  • Hebrewתמי
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Tami 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 Tami

What does the name Tami mean?

Tami began as a pet form of Tamar or Temima and became a name in its own right. It is linked to tom, which suggests honesty and simplicity.

How do you pronounce Tami?

Tami is pronounced TAH-mee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Tami in Hebrew?

Tami is written תמי in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּמִי).

What is the gematria of Tami?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תמי adds up to 450 (Tav 400 + Mem 40 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: תמי