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Tamela

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Tamela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Variant of Tamara; from Hebrew tamár meaning palm tree.". It is pronounced tah-MEL-ah. Today it is a popular name (popularity 80/100) and fading.

Hebrew origin · /tah-MEL-ah/ · vintage

Meaning: Variant of Tamara; from Hebrew tamár meaning palm tree.

Popularity 80/1003 syllablesPeaked 1959↓ Falling

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Most popular in the 1950s.

Today, Tamela is a popular, familiar name (popularity 80/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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Frequently asked questions about Tamela

What does Tamela mean?

Tamela means "Variant of Tamara; from Hebrew tamár meaning palm tree.". It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Tamela a boy or girl name?

Tamela is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Tamela?

Tamela is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 80/100. It was most popular in the 1950s.

How is Tamela pronounced?

Tamela is pronounced tah-MEL-ah.

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