Tamar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tamar Name at a Glance

Name	Tamar
Meaning	Palm, palm-tree.
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Tamar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tamar means “Palm, palm-tree”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tamar Name Origin

Our database records Tamar under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tamar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tamar is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tamar

When considering Tamar for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.