Itamar is a Hebrew masculine given name, also used in Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil. It is the Hebrew form of Ithamar, which derives from the Hebrew elements ʾi meaning "island" or "coast" and tamar meaning "date palm", thus signifying "date palm island" or "isle of palms". Etymology The name originates from the Biblical figure Ithamar, the youngest son of Aaron (the first High Priest) and nephew of Moses, as recorded in the Book of Leviticus. The Hebrew name ʾIṯāmār is composed of אִי (ʾi, "island") and תָּמָר (tāmār, "date palm"), reflecting a landscape where palm trees grow on an island. The Yiddish variant is Issamar (or Isamar). While no feminine form exists in Hebrew or Yiddish, Portuguese and Spanish occasionally feminize the name as Itamara or Ithamara by adding an -a suffix. The name is etymologically related to the feminine Hebrew name Tamar. Notable Bearers The name has been borne by several notable individuals: Ithamar (fl. 7th century), a Bishop of Rochester in Anglo-Saxon England. Itamar Assumpção (1949–2003), a prominent Brazilian songwriter and composer known for his avant-garde music. Itamar Batista da Silva (born 1980), a Brazilian footballer. Usage In addition to its Biblical Hebrew roots, the name is used in Brazil. Itamar is also sometimes spelled Etamar. Key Facts Meaning: "Date palm island" or "isle of palms" Origin: Hebrew; derived from ʾi (island) and tamar (date palm) Type: Variant of Ithamar Usage Regions: Hebrew-speaking communities, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking areas Related Names: Ithamar, Issamar, Tamar