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May be related to Tamar (Hebrew meaning palm tree) or Tamara (Sanskrit meaning spice.)
Both of these are in the database, but neither explains the h.
simply be
Both of these are in the database, but neither explains the h.
simply be
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The h in Mariah is, presumably, because of other biblical names like Hannah and Rebekah ... so people generalise that if it's an OT name ending in -a, it "should" actually end in -ah. So, that would be my guess for Tamarah as well.
Where I live, there's a sad trend for an -h to get pinned on to names like Emmah and Victoriah, Dianah and even Vinoliah.
Where I live, there's a sad trend for an -h to get pinned on to names like Emmah and Victoriah, Dianah and even Vinoliah.
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