Ithamar
/IY-TH-AA-M-AE-R/
Land of palms — a biblical Hebrew name built from transparent sacred or lexical elements
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Yes — Ithamar is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Land of palms — a biblical Hebrew name built from transparent sacred or lexical elements”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Ithamar is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "Land of palms — a biblical Hebrew name built from transparent sacred or lexical elements" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Ithamar is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Ithamar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Ithamar look like?
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See Ithamar's baby portrait →What does Ithamar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ithamar resonates in either tradition.
Ithamar's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ithamar's full reading →
Does Ithamar go with your family's names?
Ithamar breaks into 6 sounds: /IY-TH-AA-M-AE-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ithamar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ithamar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ithamar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ithamar
If Ithamar resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Jewish boy names, common in American families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish boy names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Jewish boy names that open with the same syllables as Ithamar
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Common questions about Ithamar
What does the name Ithamar mean?
Ithamar means "Land of palms — a biblical Hebrew name built from transparent sacred or lexical elements." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Ithamar a boy or girl name?
Ithamar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Ithamar?
Ithamar is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Ithamar a Jewish name?
Yes. Ithamar is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Ithamar mean in Hebrew?
Ithamar originates from Hebrew, where it means "Land of palms — a biblical Hebrew name built from transparent sacred or lexical elements."
What are common nicknames for Ithamar?
Common short forms of Ithamar include Itha, Ithi.
What is the numerology of Ithamar?
Ithamar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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