Girl name
Tara name meaning
“star; other meanings depending on origin”
Tara means “star” in its Sanskrit origin and has other meanings in separate language traditions. Sanskrit tārā is the source of its celestial meaning. In Türkiye, it is used as a girl's name. A bright star in the night sky provides a concrete association with this particular origin.
What does Tara mean?
Star; other meanings depending on origin
In Turkish: yıldız; kökene göre farklı anlamlar
Tara is a feminine name whose spelling occurs in several naming traditions. Its Sanskrit interpretation emphasizes the image of a star, while another naming route connects it with the Irish place Tara; spelling alone therefore cannot establish a single origin for every occurrence.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Tara
Tara has independent origins in more than one language; Sanskrit tārā means star. This does not establish Sanskrit as the source of every Turkish use of the name.
How to pronounce Tara
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taɾa/ |
Is Tara a girl’s name?
Yes, Tara is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Tara does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Tara
- Tala♀Gold
- Tura♀Imperial monogram, sovereign's emblem
- Tarab♂♀Exultant joy
- Tuana♀Strong, powerful, capable
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Turna♀A long-necked migratory bird
- Tan♂♀The first light before sunrise
- Talya♀Dew of God
- Talay♂♀Sea
- Töre♀Established customs and social rules
- Talar♀Green
- Tamar♀Date palm, palm tree
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Tara
- Tara De Vries · b. 1999
- Tara Bulut Allred
FAQ about the name Tara
What is the meaning of Tara?
Tara means “star; other meanings depending on origin”. Tara has independent origins in more than one language; Sanskrit tārā means star. This does not establish Sanskrit as the source of every Turkish use of the name.
Is Tara a girl’s name?
Yes, Tara is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Tara in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tara nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tara?
Tara is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Tara have?
Tara has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tara?
Tara does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Tara?
Notable people named Tara include Tara De Vries, Tara Bulut Allred.
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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