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TaraHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Star, Radiant

Pronunciation: TAR-ah

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Name
Tara
Meaning
Star, Radiant
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
TAR-ah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Tara mean?

Tara is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Star". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: TAR-ah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

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तारा

Star

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

TAR-ah

IPA

tɑːrɑː

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Tara is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Star. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

SilverBlue

Lucky Stone

Blue Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: Tara is a 6 Life Path Number, indicating a caring and nurturing personality. People with this number are empathetic, loving, and devoted to their family and friends.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateNurturingV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbol of protection, compassion, and motherly love.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Tara is a revered name in Hinduism, often used in prayers and mantras for seeking protection and blessings. The name also holds significance in other Eastern religions like Buddhism and Jainism, where Tara is considered a powerful bodhisattva.
Tara is considered a powerful deity in Hinduism, revered for her protective and nurturing qualities. She embodies compassion, love, and wisdom, and her presence is believed to bring peace and stability in one's life. Her multiple eyes represent her ability to see beyond the material world, and her role as a motherly figure signifies the unconditional love and care of the divine for its creation.

Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · Tara is a major goddess in Hinduism, often identified with the constellation Vega, and is the goddess of stars, the night sky, and time.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Tara is a goddess in Hinduism, often identified with the goddess Parvati and represented as the consort of Shiva.

Post-Vedic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Tara ReidTara Strong

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

तारा

Star

🇮🇳Hindi

तारा

तर

🇮🇳Tamil

தாரா

Star

🇮🇳Telugu

తారా

Star

🇮🇳Marathi

Tara

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Star, Radiant

🇧🇩Bengali

Tara

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Star, Radiant

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Spelling variations

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