Itamar

אִיתָמָר

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical / Rabbinic Hebrew
• Meaning: palm island

• Itamar is a biblical name with serious priestly credentials — he was one of Aaron's sons who served in the Tabernacle, helping to establish the sacred rituals at the very heart of Israelite worship. The meaning, "palm island," hints at something lush and beautiful, an unexpected touch of the exotic from one of the Torah's most distinguished families. Its rhythmic, multi-syllabic sound has a grounded, confident feel that rolls off the tongue in both Hebrew and English.

  Hugely popular in Israel yet still fresh and distinctive in English-speaking communities, Itamar is an ideal bridge name for globally minded families. Its tropical meaning gives it an unexpected warmth and wanderlust quality that sets it apart from other biblical picks. That rare combination of priestly gravitas and palm-tree poetry is hard to resist.

• Potential Sibling Name:
  Chava
  ,
  Shira
  ,
  Natan
  ,
  Yarden
• Theme: nature