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Tarini

Star, Shining One

tah-REE-nee/taːriɲi/

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4
Lucky #
Moon Day
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

One who is like a star, shining one who illuminates and glows like a star.

Spiritual meaning

Symbol of divine grace, strength, and resilience

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

तारिणी

Star

🇮🇳Hindi

तारिनी

Star

🇮🇳Tamil

தாரினி

Star

🇮🇳Telugu

తారినీ

Star

🇮🇳Marathi

Tarini

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Star, Shining One

🇧🇩Bengali

Tarini

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Star, Shining One

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

tah-REE-nee

/taːriɲi/

Lucky number

4

Lucky day

Moon Day

Lucky colors

GoldYellowOrange

Life path

8

Lucky stone

Ruby

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Tarini has roots in Hindu culture, where the feminine form of the word 'Tari' or 'Star' is used to name a girl. In Hindu mythology, stars play an essential role in shaping the cosmos and influencing human life. The name Tarini is believed to hold an auspicious meaning, as stars are considered auspicious beings that guide and protect.

From a spiritual perspective, the name Tarini represents a connection to the divine, as the stars are believed to be the celestial bodies that God resides in. The name Tarini signifies shining bright, illuminating the path, and being a beacon of hope and guidance. It symbolizes the inner radiance, light, and spiritual glow that represents the divine within each soul. In Hinduism, Tarini is also associated with the goddess Tarini Devi, who is known for her compassion, nurturing nature, and all-encompassing love. Hence, the name Tarini represents the combination of inner beauty, divine connection, and the radiant, compassionate nature of a divine being.

Historical references

Tarini, also known as Tara, is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata as the name of a celestial nymph (Apsara) who was present during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthana). She was the wife of the sage Bhrigu and the mother of Jatayu, the king of birds who tried to save Sita during her abduction by Ravana.

circa 400 BCE

Another reference to Tarini is found in the Puranic texts where she is described as the goddess of seawaves and the protector of sailors and mariners. She is also known as the goddess of childbirth and is believed to help women during labor and childbirth.

circa 500 CE - 1500 CE

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