Girl name
Tala name meaning
“Gold”
Tala means “gold” and comes from the Persian word ṭalā, the name of the precious metal. In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine given name. Its meaning brings to mind the warm yellow colour and polished shine of gold jewellery, giving the name a concrete visual association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Persian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Tala mean?
Gold
In Turkish: Altın
Tala is a short name evoking the brightness and value of gold. The Persian explanation connects its meaning directly with a precious metal. Because the same spelling occurs with other meanings in different naming traditions, it has multiple possible origins; the interpretation presented here follows its Persian source.
How popular is Tala?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Tala in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Tala
It is explained as a name from Persian ṭalā, 'gold.' Tala also has independent sources in other languages; the interpretation 'young date palm,' associated with Arabic ṭalʿa, represents a different proposed origin.
Double names with Tala
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Tala Maysa
Meaning of each name
- Tala: Gold
- Maysa: walking with a graceful sway
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Fethiye Tala
Meaning of each name
- Fethiye: associated with conquest or victory
- Tala: Gold
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Tala Ferhan
Meaning of each name
- Tala: Gold
- Ferhan: joyful; full of gladness
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Şebnem Tala
Meaning of each name
- Şebnem: dew forming in the night
- Tala: Gold
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Tala Divan
Meaning of each name
- Tala: Gold
- Divan: poetry collection; council, assembly
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Sedef Tala
Meaning of each name
- Sedef: the lustrous, iridescent lining of seashells
- Tala: Gold
How to pronounce Tala
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tala/ |
Is Tala a girl’s name?
Yes, Tala is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tala appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tala
Names with related meanings
FAQ about the name Tala
What is the meaning of Tala?
Tala means “Gold”. It is explained as a name from Persian ṭalā, 'gold.' Tala also has independent sources in other languages; the interpretation 'young date palm,' associated with Arabic ṭalʿa, represents a different proposed origin.
Is Tala a girl’s name?
Yes, Tala is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tala in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tala nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tala?
Tala is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Tala have?
Tala has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tala?
Tala appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Tala?
Some ideas: Tala Maysa; Fethiye Tala; Tala Ferhan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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