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Star, Shining One
Pronunciation: tah-REE-nee
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Tarini is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Star". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: tah-REE-nee. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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तारिणी
Star
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
tah-REE-nee
IPA
/taːriɲi/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Moon Day
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
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
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
तारिणी
Star
तारिनी
Star
தாரினி
Star
తారినీ
Star
Tarini
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Star, Shining One
Tarini
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Star, Shining One
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