Tamar
Tamar is a short Old Testament name with a clear Hebrew origin and a nature-inspired meaning. In Slovak, it feels unusual, modern, and international, while retaining a strong biblical tradition. It differs from the related name Tamara by its original form without the final -a.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe biblical name Tamar carries the original meaning of a date palm or date tree.
Detailed etymology (in Slovak)
Meno pochádza z hebrejského ženského mena Támar (תָּמָר), ktoré je totožné s výrazom pre datľovník, teda datľovú palmu. Ide o starozákonné biblické meno.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Tamar is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
TAMAR
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •No diacritics – it matches international passports, plane tickets and foreign keyboards exactly.
- •Easy to pronounce everywhere – no sound clusters that are hard for foreigners.
- •Ideal two-syllable length – melodic and easy to remember anywhere in the world.
- •It has an equivalent in neighbouring Central European calendars.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
In Slovak, the stress falls on the first syllable.
Slovak declension
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useAccording to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.
Diminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesTest how Tamar sounds with your surname
Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.
Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Tamar Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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