Jamara
Meaning of Jamara
Jamara drifts into the world like a silken breeze over a moonlit koi pond, a modern creation whispered into being by the union of the Hebrew Tamar (“palm tree”) and the Arabic jamr (“ember”), yet fully its own, as unlikely to be found in Heian-era scrolls as it is to feel anything but timeless; in African-American communities it has blossomed as a luminous reimagining of Tamara, carrying connotations of quiet strength, gentle rebellion and the cool elegance of dawn’s first light on cherry blossoms. Its syllables echo the Japanese sense of yūgen—an invitation to ponder the beauty that lies beyond words—while conjuring images of temple bells at twilight and bamboo shadows swaying in a hush of wind. Though its exact lineage sparkles like a distant star, Jamara feels at once contemporary and achingly eternal, a name not so much worn as experienced, promising a life softly illuminated by hidden depths and whispered poetry.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as juh-MAHR-uh (/dʒəˈmɑrə/)
British English
- Pronunced as juh-MAR-uh (/dʒəˈmɐrə/)
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