Curated name meaning and origin

Tara

तारा

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Star in Sanskrit; also an established name in Irish and Persian contexts

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Tara
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
TAA-raa
Origin
Multi-origin
Languages
Sanskrit, Hindi, Irish, Persian
Regions
India, Europe, Iran
Cultural / locale context
Hindu, Buddhist, International
Gender usage
girl, unisex
Starting character
T
Letters / characters
4
Syllables
2
Style tags
international, traditional

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Star in Sanskrit; also an established name in Irish and Persian contexts

The Sanskrit word tārā means star; other uses can have separate histories

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

Taara

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

NameByStars editorial corpus; meaning and linguistic fields reviewed record by record.

Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
tara
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Tara

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 4

Compound value: 13

Soul Urge: 2 · Personality: 11

Chaldean

Name number 8

Compound value: 8

Primary interpretation

This pattern emphasizes organization, ambition, and learning to handle authority and resources responsibly.

Compound 8: This compound is read through its reduced number; the full spelling and linguistic context still matter.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 4, 6, 8

Common questions about Tara

What does the name Tara mean?

Star in Sanskrit; also an established name in Irish and Persian contexts. The Sanskrit word tārā means star; other uses can have separate histories

How is Tara pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is TAA-raa. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Tara?

The record classifies the origin as Multi-origin, with usage in Sanskrit, Hindi, Irish, Persian.

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