Indian name meaning
Tara
♀ GirlTa·ra · 2 syllables
A star
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Taara
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| T | a | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8. So Tara carries the name number 8.
About the name Tara
Tara is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A star.”
Spoken aloud it is Ta·ra — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Taara; both spellings are the same name. Tara appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tara mean?
Tara means “A star.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Tara a boy or a girl name?
Tara is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Tara?
Tara is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Tara?
Tara has 2 syllables and is said as Ta·ra.
What are the other spellings of Tara?
Tara is also commonly spelled Taara. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Tara?
In the Chaldean system, Tara has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Tara a common name in India?
Tara appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Tara?
For a brother to Tara, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Tanay, Tapan, Tarun or Lalit all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Tara?
Kiara, Zara, Sara or Akshara share Tara's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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