Tamar means “variant of Damar, vein; temperament”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tamar mean?
Literal meaning
Tamar is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “variant of Damar, vein; temperament”.
variant spelling of Damar
Tamar in Turkish
What does Tamar mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Tamar. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “variant of Damar, vein; temperament” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Is Tamar a Turkish name?
Yes. Tamar is used as a given name in Turkish.
Tamar across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | TamarLatin | Unisex | same as above: “variant of Damar, vein; temperament” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Tamar
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Tamar
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tamar rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İtibarGirl“consideration, regard, esteem”same language (turkish)
- BinayUnisex“thousand moons”same language (turkish)
- AlpyürekBoy“brave-hearted hero”same language (turkish)
- AkbaturBoy“brave, courageous man”same language (turkish)
- KoçaşBoy“guide; rain cloud”same language (turkish)
- AytunaUnisex“moon bronze”same language (turkish)
- FesihBoy“broad, open, bright”same language (turkish)
- SevengülUnisex“loving rose”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Tamar
What does the name Tamar mean?
Tamar means “variant of Damar, vein; temperament”. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Tamar a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamar is recorded for both girls and boys.
Which languages use Tamar?
Tamar is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Tamar have?
Tamar has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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