Itamar

“Itamar is a Hebrew boy name meaning “isle of palms” or “island of palms.” It comes from Hebrew elements meaning “coast” or “isle” and “date palm.””

Itamar has one of those meanings that feels peaceful without feeling soft: “isle of palms” or “island of palms.” In Hebrew, it is written אִיתָמָר and is usually explained from two parts: אי, meaning “coast” or “isle,” and תמר, meaning “date palm.” Put together, the name gives you a clear picture: a small place of shade, fruit, and green life, set apart by water or coast. That image is gentle, but it has backbone. Date palms are hardy trees, deeply associated with warm landscapes, nourishment, and endurance. So while the literal meaning is geographical and botanical, many parents hear a calm steadiness in Itamar. It can suggest a child who feels grounded, thoughtful, and quietly strong. The name is Hebrew and masculine. It is also spelled Ithamar or Etamar in English-language contexts, depending on the transliteration style. The Yiddish form is Issamar, also spelled Isamar. Itamar is etymologically related to Tamar, the Hebrew feminine name meaning “date palm,” but Hebrew and Yiddish do not have a feminine form of Itamar itself. In Portuguese and Spanish, the name may be feminized as Itamara or Ithamara by adding an -a ending. For families who like biblical names but want something less familiar than Noah, Aaron, or Moses, Itamar sits in a lovely middle space. It has ancient roots, a nature-rich meaning, and a warm, vowel-forward sound. It feels distinctive in English, but it is still fairly easy to say once someone has heard it: ee-tah-mahr.