Gender Feminine
Scripts तारा(Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali)

Meaning & History

Means "star" in Sanskrit. Tara is the name of a Hindu astral goddess, the wife of Brhaspati. She was abducted by Soma, a god of the moon, leading to a great war that was only ended when Brahma intervened and released her. This is also the name of a Buddhist deity (a female Buddha).

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesDara(Khmer)
Same SpellingTara 1
User SubmissionsTa-ra, Tara

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Entry updated January 22, 2019