The name Tamar: meaning and origin
- Tamar name meaning
- Tamar origin
- Georgian names
Tamar is a Hebrew name meaning date palm. In Georgia it is first of all the name of King Tamar, the symbol of the Georgian golden age.
Where does the name Tamar come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from the Hebrew word for date palm: a tall, fruitful tree that reaches for the sun. In the ancient Near East the palm stood for life and abundance. For Georgians, though, Tamar is above all a name of greatness and wisdom.
Famous people named Tamar
The best-known bearer is King Tamar (12th to 13th century), whose reign is seen as Georgia's golden age. The Church later recognised her as a saint.
When is the Tamar name day?
Tamaroba is celebrated on 14 May, the feast of Saint King Tamar.
What character is linked to the name Tamar?
People say Tamars are natural leaders: dignified, determined and generous. They draw attention the moment they walk into a room. Common pet names: Tamuna, Tako, Tamo.
The numerology number of Tamar
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Tamar in Georgian (თამარ) add up to 151, which reduces to 7. In numerology, 7 is the number of depth, intuition and the search for knowledge. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.