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Tara is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'star', symbolizing the light of the soul and is often connected to various goddesses in Hindu mythology . In Irish, it is derived from the historical Hill of Tara, the legendary seat of the High King of Ireland, meaning 'tower' or 'hillside' . In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is a female Bodhisattva embodying compassion. The name gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s, partly due to its association with the plantation in 'Gone with the Wind' .

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Tara

Meaning:Star, Tower, Hillside
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Tara

Star, Tower, Hillside

🇵🇰Urdu

تارا

ستارہ، ٹاور

🇸🇦Arabic

تَارَا

نجمة، برج

Also written as: Tara, Tarah, Tarrah, Tarra

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Tara

Tara is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'star', symbolizing the light of the soul and is often connected to various goddesses in Hindu mythology . In Irish, it is derived from the historical Hill of Tara, the legendary seat of the High King of Ireland, meaning 'tower' or 'hillside' . In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is a female Bodhisattva embodying compassion. The name gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s, partly due to its association with the plantation in 'Gone with the Wind' .

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Urdu

تارا

تارا ایک نسائی نام ہے جس کی متعدد اصلیتیں ہیں۔ سنسکرت میں اس کا مطلب ہے 'ستارہ'، جو روح کی روشنی کی علامت ہے اور ہندو افسانوں میں دیویوں سے منسلک ہے ۔ آئرش میں اس کا مطلب ہے 'ٹاور' یا 'پہاڑی' ہے۔

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Arabic

تَارَا

تارا اسم مؤنث متعدد الأصول. في السنسكريتية يعني 'النجمة'، رمزاً لنور الروح . في الأيرلندية يعني 'البرج' أو 'التل'. في البوذية التبتية، تارا هي بوديساتفا أنثوية تجسد الرحمة.

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Name Information
First LetterT
Name Length4 letters
LanguagesSanskrit, Irish, Tibetan, English
Islamic Ruling
✓ permissible

Tara is a permissible name with beautiful meanings across multiple cultures, used by many Muslim families.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

Quick Reference
🇬🇧 EnglishTara
🇵🇰 Urduتارا
🇸🇦 Arabicتَارَا
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Top 700 • USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, Ireland

Compatibility
Brightness94%
Guidance93%
Grace92%

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