Tara — Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Tara is a beautiful and feminine name for a girl. With roots in multiple ancient cultures, Tara holds different meanings across various languages. In Sanskrit, it means 'star,' symbolizing guidance and inspiration.
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Meaning of Tara:
Tara is a beautiful and feminine name for a girl. With roots in multiple ancient cultures, Tara holds different meanings across various languages. In Sanskrit, it means 'star,' symbolizing guidance and inspiration. In Irish and Gaelic, Tara refers to a hill or a place of great importance. This name evokes a sense of strength, elegance, and spirituality. Choosing Tara for your daughter will bestow her with a name that carries a rich history and a bright future.
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: Persian, Gaelic, Sanskrit, Irish
- US popularity: In 2022, 237 newborns in the United States were named Tara (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1972 with 7266 babies.
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What does the name Tara mean?
Tara is a beautiful and feminine name for a girl. With roots in multiple ancient cultures, Tara holds different meanings across various languages. In Sanskrit, it means 'star,' symbolizing guidance and inspiration. In Irish and Gaelic, Tara refers to a hill or a place of great importance.
What is the origin of the name Tara?
Tara is a girl's name of Persian, Gaelic, Sanskrit, Irish origin.
Is Tara a boy or girl name?
Tara is commonly used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Tara?
In 2022, 237 newborns in the United States were named Tara, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1972, with 7,266 babies given the name.
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