Tamara
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Tamara, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A female given name from Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Of Slavic origin, mainly from Russian Тама́ра (Tamára), name of a 12th-century saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, cognate with English biblical Tamar, from Hebrew תמר (tāmār, “date palm”).
Full origin of Tamara →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tamara” mean?
The word “Tamara” means a female given name from Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century.
How do you pronounce “Tamara”?
“Tamara” is pronounced tuh-MAH-ruh (/təˈmɑɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tamara” in a sentence?
Here is “Tamara” used in a sentence: “Best Version Media shared a statement about the death of Tamara Durand, the wife of the executive chairman and founder, Dave Durand.”
What part of speech is “Tamara”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tamara” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Tamara” come from?
The word “Tamara” dates back to around 1100 and comes from Hebrew. Of Slavic origin, mainly from Russian Тама́ра (Tamára), name of a 12th-century saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, cognate with English biblical Tamar, from Hebrew תמר (tāmār, “date palm”).
Is “Tamara” a common word?
“Tamara” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Tamara” have?
“Tamara” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century.