Where does the name Tamara come from?

Answer 1

This female name Tamara is of Hebrew origin, a variant of Hebrew: Tamar, Tamara being a Russian variant. The Surname Tamara is more uncommon than the first name, found in most countries of Europe, having Spain and Hungary being most concentrated. This surname Tamara is also found commonly in Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia. Perhaps the origin of surname Tamara is also the same derivative as the first name.

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