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The baby name Temair is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TEH-mur or TEH-meer (approx.).

Temair is Irish, Mongolian in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish, Mongolian
Pronunciation: TEH-mur or TEH-meer (approx.)

What is the meaning of the name Temair ?

The baby name Temair is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TEH-mur or TEH-meer (approx.).

Temair is Irish, Mongolian in Origin.

Temair is a rare Irish given name taken from Old Irish Temair, the famed place-name of the Hill of Tara (Temair na Rí) in County Meath, seat of Ireland’s High Kings and a locus of early medieval lore and ritual. The etymology is debated: scholars variously connect it to an Indo‑European/Celtic root meaning “eminence, elevated place” or to a sense of “sanctuary,” reflecting the hill’s sacred and political significance. As a given name, Temair evokes heritage, sovereignty, and landscape.

Modern usage is uncommon but has grown with Gaelic revival naming, typically for girls yet viable as unisex. Variant and related forms include Teamhair (Modern Irish spelling of the toponym), Temair (Old Irish), Temhra/Temhrach (archaic/genitival forms), and the widely used Anglicized Tara. The name appeals to families seeking a culturally grounded alternative to Tara with a direct link to Ireland’s legendary kingship site.

Temair is exceptionally rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.

Temair has the following similar or variant Names

Temair – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008
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People also ask about Temair

Temair is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Temair is a 2 syllable name, pronounced TEH-mur or TEH-meer (approx.).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Teamhair, Témair, Temir, Temur and Timur.
Across languages, Temair has these equivalents: Tara (Irish), Temir/Timur (Turkic/Mongolian, 'iron'), Tamar (Hebrew, similar sound).
Temair is a name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Ireland. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Ireland and its diaspora communities.
It is, yes. Temair sits so far outside the national birth charts that it's about as rare as names come, putting it at the far rare end of the spectrum.