name
Uncommon
Tamara
tuh-MAH-ruh
Tamara (name) means a female first name of Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century origin.
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A female first name of Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century origin.
"Best Version Media shared a statement about the death of Tamara Durand, the wife of the executive chairman and founder, Dave Durand."
— Christina Zdanowicz, Claudia Dominguez (2022)
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archaic (Italian cuisine) A spice mix made from ground cinnamon, cloves, coriander and similar spices.
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Etymology
This name is of Slavic origin, coming mainly from Russian Тама́ра (Tamára), the name of a 12th-century saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is cognate with the English biblical name Tamar, which comes from Hebrew תמר (tāmār, "date palm").
Class of 1100
Tamara joined the language around 1100.
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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.
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