The occurrence of the name Tamara decreases with each passing year. For centuries, it has been one of the most common names in the globe. The name peaked in the previous century.
On April 10, we celebrate National Tamara Day. This day is dedicated to the name Tamara and the individuals who share it. Tamara is not a particularly prevalent name nowadays. The name is derived from a Hebrew and Arabic word that refers to the fruit ‘date’ or the plant ‘date palm.’ There are over a thousand individuals in the United States with the name Tamara, the majority of whom are female. We invite you to celebrate with us the existence of every Tamara in the world.
The occurrence of the name Tamara decreases with each passing year. For centuries, it has been one of the most common names in the globe. The name peaked in the previous century. The name itself is ancient and has Hebrew and Arabic origins. Tamara was a prevalent name in the United States from the 1950s through the 1990s. Since then, however, the prevalence of the name has declined. There have been several notable Tamaras throughout history.
As previously stated, the origin of the name Tamara is Hebrew. Tamara has a number of alternative spellings, including ‘Tamar,’ ‘Temara,’ ‘Tamra,’ ‘Tamera,’ and ‘Tamora. The Hebrew term for the produce of a date palm or date palm plant. In countries such as Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, North Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Ukraine, it was a prevalent name for centuries.
The history of Tamara as a given name dates back to the time of the Old Testament. Several individuals were given the name in the Old Testament. In Shakespeare’s play Titus Andronicus, the name Tamora also appears once in a notable literary context. Shakespeare portrays Tamora as an ambitious and hateful woman in this drama. Her sons violated and disfigured Titus Andronicus’ daughter. However, Tamora refused to assist the woman with her children. Titus, incensed, murdered her sons and baked a pie with their remains. Tamara was then served this pastry. As the ultimate act of vengeance, Titus informs her that she has just consumed her son before murdering her.
Do you know someone with the name Tamara? Happy National Tamara Day to them!
A message can carry significant weight. Send a kind and appreciative message to a known Tamara.
Host a celebration for all the Tamaras. Invite your acquaintances and ask them to bring someone who knows Tamara.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April 10 | Monday |
| 2024 | April 10 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | April 10 | Thursday |
| 2026 | April 10 | Friday |
| 2027 | April 10 | Saturday |
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