The name Tamir is of Arabic origin and is primarily used for males. Its meaning, "rich," reflects prosperity and abundance. In Hebrew, it is also associated with being "tall," and a variant spelling conveys a sense of being "arcane" or "secretive." In Mongolian, Tamir translates to "strength" or "vigour," and a river in Mongolia shares this name. Notable individuals with this name include Israeli footballer Tamir Ben Ami, musician Tamir Muskat, and American shooting victim Tamir Rice. The surname Tamir is associated with various accomplished individuals, including Israeli diplomat Nadav Tamir and Israeli politician Yuli Tamir. Additionally, the name has been linked to fictional characters, such as the puppet Tamir from Sesame Street and Captain Tamir from the series Valley of Tears.
Tamir Goodman, born January 18, 1982, is a former American-Israeli professional basketball player, famously dubbed the "Jewish Jordan" by Sports Illustrated magazine. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Goodman rose to prominence during his junior year in high school, where he was ranked as the 25th-best high school player in the country, averaging an impressive 35.4 points per game.Goodman's college career saw him decline a scholarship offer from the University of Maryland due to scheduling conflicts with his Orthodox Jewish beliefs. Instead, he accepted a scholarship from Towson University, where he made an impact as the first freshman to start in eleven seasons.Moving to Israel, Goodman fulfilled his dream by signing a 3-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Despite facing challenges such as injuries and military service, he continued to persevere, playing for various teams including Giv'at Shmuel and Elitzur Kiryat Ata.In 2008, Goodman returned to Maryland to play for the Maryland Nighthawks and later signed with Maccabi Haifa. His inspirational journey and dedication to the sport have left a lasting impact on the basketball community.
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