Tamar

Saints named Tamar

• Right-Believing Tamar of GeorgiaMay 1Queen of Georgia from 1184 to 1213, in whose reign the country reached the height of its power and culture.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Tamar?

The name day of Tamar is May 1, the feast of Right-Believing Tamar of Georgia.

II.Which saints bore the name Tamar?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Tamar, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Tamar a good baptismal name?

Yes. Tamar is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Right-Believing Tamar of Georgia as patron.