Unisex name
Tara name meaning
“star in the sky”
Tara is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to the meaning star in the sky. One source is Sanskrit tārā, meaning star, also borrowed into several Indonesian languages. The same spelling can have origins in other naming traditions.
What does Tara mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Tara
One source of the name Tara is Sanskrit tārā, meaning star, which was also borrowed into several Indonesian languages. The same spelling can have other naming origins.
Name combinations with Tara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Yoga: union, contemplative practice
- Nadi: blood vessel, pulse of life
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Tara Prawiranegara Sumono
Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Prawiranegara: warrior of the realm
- Sumono: good-hearted, happy
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Tara Juniawan
Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Juniawan: associated with June
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Meaning of each word
- Sukarmin: doing good; working well
- Tara: star in the sky
- Bangkit: rise again, begin moving forward
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Tara Satrijo
Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Satrijo: knight, warrior
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Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Adiguna: outstanding in ability
- Wiria: courage, vigor or strength
How to pronounce Tara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tara/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮛ |
Is Tara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tara ranks #655 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tara
Names with related meanings
- Kartika♀Star
- Soraya♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Bintang♂♀A shining celestial body
- Ester♀Star, in one interpretation
- Tika♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Esther♀Star, in one interpretation
- Lintang♀A star in the sky
- Nadjamuddin♂♀Star of the faith
- Stella♀A star in the sky
- Najamuddin♂Star of the faith
- Vega♂♀A bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Kartikasari♀The essence or beauty of a star
Famous people named Tara
- Tara Basro · b. 1990
- Tara Silvia Saputri · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Tara
What is the meaning of Tara?
Tara means star in the sky. One source of the name Tara is Sanskrit tārā, meaning star, which was also borrowed into several Indonesian languages. The same spelling can have other naming origins.
Is Tara a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tara is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tara?
Tara is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tara have?
Tara has 2 syllables (Ta-ra) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tara?
Tara ranks #655 among unisex names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tara?
Some ideas: Tara Yoga Nadi; Tara Prawiranegara Sumono; Tara Juniawan.
Famous people named Tara?
Notable people named Tara include Tara Basro, Tara Silvia Saputri.
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