Taraतारा
Tārā · traditionally used for girls
“Star; the goddess Tārā”
MW: "a fixed star, asterism"; also the goddess Tārā and wife of Bṛhaspati.
Starting sound and where it falls
Tara begins with Ta — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ta open Purva Phalguni pada 2 and Swati pada 4. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
Cultural context
Evokes a shining star and the compassionate goddess Tārā of Indian tradition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Tara mean?
Tara (Tārā) is attested as “Star; the goddess Tārā.” MW: "a fixed star, asterism"; also the goddess Tārā and wife of Bṛhaspati.
Which nakshatra sound does Tara fit?
Tara begins with the sound Ta, which opens Purva Phalguni pada 2 and Swati pada 4. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Tara a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Tara is traditionally used for girls.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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