Tamar is a Hebrew name meaning "date" or "palm tree," derived from the Hebrew word "tamer." It first appeared in the Bible as Tamar, a Canaanite woman who became the mother of Perez and Zerah, twins whose descendants would become kings of Israel. Throughout history, Tamar has been used for both males and females, with notable figures including Queen Tamar I of Georgia and ballerina Tamar Esenovich. Today, it remains a distinctive global name choice with deep historical roots.