👧 Tara — Name Meaning & Origin

Tara

“Star”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius
RashiTula (Libra)
NakshatraSwati (pada 4) · syllable “Ta”
Numerology4 — practical, loyal and hard-working
Letters4 · starts with T
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Tara?

Tara means "Star" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Tara a boy or girl name?

Tara is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Tara from?

Tara is used as a Hindu name in India, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Mauritius.

What is the rashi of the name Tara?

By its first syllable "Ta", Tara belongs to Tula (Libra) rashi and Swati nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Tara?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Tara adds up to 4, linked with being practical, loyal and hard-working.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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