Тама́ра
Tamárafeminine
Тама́ра (Tamára) is the Russian way to say the female given name Tamara.
Тама́ра is a feminine given name. In informal settings or among close friends and family, an affectionate diminutive form, Тамарочка, may be used.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Tamára
Did you know?
- In Russian culture, the name Тама́ра is often associated with the legendary Queen Tamara of Georgia, a figure of folklore known for her beauty and tragic love.
- Despite its popularity in the 20th century, the name was once considered quite 'exotic' compared to traditional Slavic names like 'Maria' or 'Anna'.
- While Тамарочка is a common diminutive, the name can be shortened further to the very casual Тама in everyday speech.
Examples in context
- Меня зовут Тама́ра.Menya zovut Tamara.My name is Tamara.
- Тама́ра очень красивое имя.Tamara ochen' krasivoye imya.Tamara is a very beautiful name.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are talking about a common acquaintance.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы знаешь, где сейчас Тама́ра?Ty znáyesh, gde seychás Tamára?Do you know where Tamara is now?
- Анастасия AnastasiaОна ушла домой час назад.Oná ushlá domóy chas nazád.She went home an hour ago.
- Дмитрий DmitryЖаль, мне нужно было спросить Тама́ру.Zhal, mne núzhno býlo sprósit Tamáru.Too bad, I needed to ask Tamara.
- Анастасия AnastasiaТы можешь просто написать ей.Ty mózhesh prósto napísat ey.You can just write to her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tamara” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
