What is the origin of the name Tamira?

Tamira is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Tamira?

Tamira is currently ranked #9462 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Tamira?

Tamira is pronounced tuh-MEE-ruh.

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GirlHebrew

Tamira

tuh-MEE-ruh

Popularity

#9462

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,158

Peak Year

#79 in 1999

First Recorded

1957

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Tamira is a name with multiple origins. It can be a variant of Tamara (Hebrew for 'date palm') or have origins in Sanskrit meaning 'desire'.

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Tam Mira

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Tam Mira

Spelling Variations

Tamara Thamara

Similar Names

Samira Alina Eliana Naomi

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentGracefulIntelligent

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