Meaning and history
Tammara is an expanded spelling variant of Tamara. Tamara derives from Hebrew tamar, meaning “date palm,” a tree associated with fruitfulness and beauty in the ancient Near East. Several women named Tamar appear in the Hebrew Bible, giving the name substantial biblical history. The doubled m is a modern orthographic variation and does not change the origin. A notable bearer is Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault, a world champion and Olympic competitor.
In 2006, 6 babies were recorded with the name Tammara, ranking #15,152 among girls.