Tamira
Fact sheet
- Name
- Tamira
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Tamira is a girl's name that is considered a variant of Tamara and has its origin in the Hebrew name Tamar. The literal translation is 'the date' or 'the date palm', which often represents a symbol of grace and beauty.
What does the name Tamira mean?
The name Tamira is regarded as an alternative form of Tamara and originates from the Hebrew name Tamar. Literally translated, it means 'the date' or 'the date palm', which often symbolizes grace and beauty. The roots of this name lie in Ancient Hebrew, derived from tâmâr (תָּמָר), meaning 'the palm' or 'the date palm'. In India, Tamira is associated with 'magic', while in the Arabic-speaking world it means 'the rich'. In the Old Testament, Tamar was the daughter-in-law and later the wife of Judah, and a daughter of King David also bore this name. Other variants include Thamar, Themar, Thamara, Tamarine, Tammara, Tamyra, Tamera, and Tameran. The male Arabic form of the name is Tamir.
Where does the name Tamira come from?
The etymology of Tamira traces back to a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the date palm'. The ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Tamira?
The sound structure and pronunciation of Tamira: The name is three syllables and clearly rhythmically designed. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ta-mi-ra' [taˈmiːʁa], starting with the open 'Ta', which radiates a certain presence. The stressed middle syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the open '-ra' gently fades away. Tamira conveys a melodic and feminine impression that also appears structured.
When is the name day of Tamira?
The name day for Tamira is celebrated on December 29.
Popularity
In Germany, Tamira is among the popular girl names. The name currently ranks 1,921st in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017 at rank 1,206. In the last ten years, Tamira has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,291st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,964th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mira / Miri / Tam / Tamata / Tami / Tamina / Tams / Tamse / Tamtam
Famous people
- Tamira Paszek (tennis player (Austria))
Frequently asked questions about the name Tamira
What is the origin of the name Tamira?
The name Tamira has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the date palm'.
What does the name Tamira mean?
Tamira is regarded as an alternative form of Tamara and literally stands for 'the date' or 'the date palm', which is often symbolized for grace and beauty.
How popular is the name Tamira?
Tamira is a modern and rare name that is appreciated in various cultures, but it does not rank among the most common first names in German name statistics.