Tamyah

Meaning of Tamyah

Tamyah feels like a fresh breeze – a modern twist on Tamia and Tamara, rooted in the Hebrew Tamar (“palm tree”) with the spirited “-yah” ending that hints at the divine. With its smooth, three-syllable lilt (tuh-MY-uh), it conjures images of a palm’s tall grace and a heart that reaches skyward. Over the past two decades, Tamyah has slipped under the radar and glimmered in the top thousand U.S. names, settling around No. 942 in 2021 – a rare gem that still feels both familiar and wonderfully unique. Parents who choose Tamyah often imagine a daughter as resilient as a palm trunk, her laughter dancing like sunlight through fronds. And thanks to that playful “h” at the end, she’ll stand out in any roll call without sparking endless spelling tutorials. In a sea of names, Tamyah offers warmth, wonder, and an uplifting touch of tradition with a fresh twist.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as tuh-MY-uh (/təˈmaɪə/)

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