Tomer: meaning of the Hebrew name
תּוֹמֶר
Pronounced TOH-mer
Meaning of Tomer
Tomer is the upright date palm, under which Deborah the prophetess sat. In the spirit of "the righteous shall flourish like the palm tree," it symbolizes growth, uprightness and prosperity.
And she sat under the palm-tree of Deborah between Ramah and Beth-el in the hill-country of Ephraim; and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.
וְהִיא יוֹשֶׁבֶת תַּחַת־תֹּמֶר דְּבוֹרָה בֵּין הָרָמָה וּבֵין בֵּית־אֵל בְּהַר אֶפְרָיִם וַיַּעֲלוּ אֵלֶיהָ בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל לַמִּשְׁפָּט׃
Tomer in Hebrew
Tomer is written תומר in Hebrew (with vowel points: תּוֹמֶר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- וVav
- מMem
- רResh
Gematria value: 646 (Tav 400 + Vav 6 + Mem 40 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpalm tree
- PronunciationTOH-mer
- Hebrewתומר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Tomer last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2022, at #147 (103 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #89, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - |
| 2022 | 147 | 103 |
| 2021 | 144 | 112 |
| 2020 | 143 | 110 |
| 2019 | 140 | 122 |
| 2018 | 138 | 123 |
| 2017 | 118 | 154 |
| 2016 | 109 | 179 |
| 2015 | 91 | 199 |
| 2014 | 89 | 203 |
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 Tomer
What does the name Tomer mean?
Tomer is the upright date palm, under which Deborah the prophetess sat. In the spirit of "the righteous shall flourish like the palm tree," it symbolizes growth, uprightness and prosperity.
How do you pronounce Tomer?
Tomer is pronounced TOH-mer in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tomer in Hebrew?
Tomer is written תומר in Hebrew (with vowel points: תּוֹמֶר).
Is Tomer a biblical name?
Yes. Tomer appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Judges 4:5.
How popular is the name Tomer in Israel?
Tomer last appeared in Israel's top 150 boys' names in 2022, at #147 (103 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #89, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tomer?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תומר adds up to 646 (Tav 400 + Vav 6 + Mem 40 + Resh 200).
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