Tami

Tami is a female first name that was adopted from Russian in the mid-20th century and is considered an English short and pet form of Tamara. Tamara itself is a Russian variant of the ancient Hebrew name Tamar.

What does the name Tami mean?

The name Tami, a short form of Tamara, has its roots in ancient Hebrew. Literally translated, it means 'the date' or 'the date palm', which is often associated with grace and beauty. The origin of the name lies in the ancient Hebrew word tâmâr (תָּמָר), which means 'the palm' or 'the date palm'. In the Japanese language, Tami can have various meanings, including 'the dark one' (black-haired), 'red beauty', 'proud beauty', 'great hope', 'many (good) wishes', 'manifold beauty', 'sea of wonders', or 'elegant beauty'. In the Old Testament, there is the figure Tamar, who was the daughter-in-law and later wife of Judah. A daughter of King David also bore this name. Other forms of the name include Tamie, Tamy, Tamye, Tammi, Tammie, and Tammy. The male Arabic variant is Tamir.

Where does the name Tami come from?

The etymology of the name Tami traces back to ancient Hebrew and means 'the date palm'. It is derived from the word tâmâr (תָּמָר), which means 'the palm' or 'the date palm'.

How do you pronounce Tami?

The pronunciation of the name Tami is clear and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ta-mi' [ˈtaːmi]. The open, long A sound at the beginning conveys warmth and openness, while the bright ending '-mi' with a long i gives the name a certain lightness. This makes Tami appear friendly, modern, and uncomplicated.

When is the name day of Tami?

The name day for Tami is celebrated on December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Tami is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,358th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, Tami has been given as a first name approximately 130 times, placing it 2,073rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,153rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Mimi / Ta / Tamara / Tami Pami / Tami Salami / Tami Toast / Tamili / Taminejter / Tamsi / Tamtam

Similar first names

Famous people

• Tami Chynn (singer from Jamaica)
• Tami Erin (American actress)
• Tami Gold (American film director)
• Tami Hert (American musician)
• Tami Hoag (writer from the USA)
• Tami Kiuru (ski jumper)
• Tami Mauriello (English boxer)
• Tami Monroe (American model)
• Tami Roman (American actress)
• Tami Sagher (actress from the USA)
• Tami Sakiyama (writer (*09.03.1954))
• Tami Stronach (actress (child empress in The NeverEnding Story))
• Tami Whitlinger (tennis player from the USA)