Tami: meaning of the Hebrew name
תָּמִי
Pronounced TAH-mee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
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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