TAMAR  

Gender: F
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "date palm tree"

A rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah.

Variations:
Tammi, Tamarah, Tamer, Thama, Thamer, Temira, Tamor, Tmarah, Timi, Tamour, Tama, Timora, Tayma, Thamar, Tamah, Tammie, Tamara, Tammy

Tamar is being discussed in our message boards:

• Double name needed for Kate
• Sibling for Eva
• Something new on something old...
• How do you know when to stop looking?
• Names you liked when you were younger...

Read Nameberry blog posts about Tamar:

• NATURE NAMES: Will trees be the new flower names?
• JEWISH NAMES
• EASTER NAMES
• BIBLICAL NAMES: From The Baby Name Bible
• NAMES RIDING OFF INTO THE SUNSET