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“Palm tree”

Tamar means "palm tree" in Hebrew. According to the Old Testament Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah and later his wife. This was also the name of a daughter of King David. She was raped by her half-brother Amnon, leading to his murder by her brother Absalom. The name was borne by a 12th-century ruling queen of Georgia who presided over the kingdom at the peak of its power.

Biblical namesake: Tamar is remembered as the daughter-in-law of Judah who played a pivotal role in the ancestry of King David. Her story is one of courage and determination in the face of injustice. (Genesis · Genesis 38)

Saintly namesake: Tamar of Georgia was a revered queen and saint, celebrated for her wise and just rule. She is remembered as a symbol of national pride and spiritual leadership in Georgian history. (May 1 · 13th century)

HebrewGeorgianBiblical2 syllables · /ˈtæm.ɑr/

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