Baby Names
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables

Tārā

TAH-rah  ·  Ta-ra

Star

Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl

Meaning

Tara is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning star, and also carries meanings of shining, radiant, and protector. In Hindu mythology, Tara is the wife of Brihaspati and is associated with celestial beauty. In Buddhist tradition, she is a revered goddess of compassion. The name symbolizes guidance, brilliance, and heavenly grace.

Written Around the World

Latin Tārā
Devanagari तारा
Telugu తార
Tamil தாரா
Bengali তারা
Gujarati તારા
Kannada ತಾರಾ
Malayalam താര