Tara

The feminine first name Tara has several possible origins and meanings. Tara is the English form of the ancient Irish or Gaelic.

What does the name Tara mean?

The feminine first name Tara has several possible origins and meanings. Tara is the English form of the ancient Irish or Gaelic Teamhair, the name of a hill in Ireland. This hill is sacred to the Celts, as it is said to have been the residence of the Irish high kings. Teamhair possibly means 'the elevated place', 'the hill', 'the rock peak', or 'the summit'. In Persian, Tara means 'the brightest star in the sky', 'the shiniest star', 'the guiding star', or 'the morning star', derived from the ancient Persian târâ (تارا) for 'the star'. Furthermore, in Russian-speaking areas, Tara is considered a short and affectionate form of the name Tamara, meaning 'the date' and 'the date palm'. In the Indian context, Tara refers to a Buddhist deity and Hindu goddess. It translates to 'the star' in German, derived from the Sanskrit term tārā (तारा) for 'the star'. In Kurdish, the name is interpreted as 'the bridal veil'. In colloquial African, Tara is understood as 'the bee'. As a short form of the Norwegian and Swedish name Ottara, it carries meanings such as 'the warrior', 'the fear', or 'the spear'. Tara is an important Buddhist goddess, said to have been 'created' by Avalokitesvara, a god of infinite compassion. When he saw the suffering of people, he wept, and a lake formed on which a lotus flower floated - from which Tara emerged. The Indian goddess Tara appears in mythology in many vibrant colors, with the green Tara and the white Tara being particularly popular. Tara represents feminine perfection and the highest form of enlightenment. It is also a river and a mountain range in Serbia. Among Muslim parents, the name is generally given to girls born before dawn during the fasting month of Ramadan. Other variants include Tarah, Tharah, Latara, Tarischa, and Tarisha. The name became known in the USA in the 1940s.

Where does the name Tara come from?

The etymology of Tara is a feminine first name of ancient Persian and ancient Irish origin, meaning 'the elevated place'. Ancient Aramaic Ancient Irish Ancient Persian Gaelic Celtic

How do you pronounce Tara?

Sound & pronunciation of Tara: The name Tara is two syllables and flows softly. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ta-ra' [ˈtaːʁa], starting with a long A sound that conveys warmth. The rolled or whispered r adds a fine accent. The open ending '-a' provides a bright conclusion. Tara appears classic yet modern - a name with clear contours and harmonious presence.

When is the name day of Tara?

The name day for Tara is December 29.

Popularity

Tara is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 226th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 203rd. In the last ten years, Tara has been given as a first name about 2,500 times, placing it 262nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 272nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Tar / Tarachen / Tarahlein / Taralala / Tarali / Taralü / Taranee / Tarantel / Tarantula / Taratius / Tarchen / Tare / Tarella / Tarens / Tari / Taribari / Tariboo / Tarilein / Tarili / Taritschka / Tarota / Tars / Taruschka / Taruschki / Tata / Terranova / Tira / Tiri / Trari / Tutu

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