Tamar at a glance
- Meaning
- Date palm
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- TA-mar
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Taamar, Tamari, Tamarya, Tammar, Taamari, Taamarya
Lucky details for Tamar
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Tamar is a Hebrew name meaning “date palm”. Parents choose Tamar for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Tamar reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.
Numerology
Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.
Personality
Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable
Positive Traits
Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music
Negative Traits
Can scatter energy across too many interests at once
Career Suggestions
Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism
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FAQs about the name Tamar
What does the name Tamar mean?
Tamar means “date palm” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Tamar a boy or girl name?
Tamar is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Tamar?
Tamar is pronounced TA-mar (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Tamar?
The lucky number for Tamar is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Tamar?
Popular short forms include Tama, Tami, Tamy, Tay.
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