Festival Season Parenting: Creating Memories Without the Meltdown
Oct 16, 2025By Isha Gupta
Discover the Meaning and origin of the name Tara. Learn about its numerology, popularity, related names of Tara and more on TheParentZ.
The name Tara is of Gaelic, Irish origin and is typically given to Girls. It is associated with the Hindu religion. Numerologically, Tara is often linked to the number 4.
Tara Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Tara mean? What is the meaning of the name Tara
Meaning of Tara: Name Tara in the Gaelic, Irish origin, means Star, Perfume, Meteor. Name Tara is of Gaelic, Irish origin and is a Girl name. People with name Tara are usually Hindu by religion.
Name
Tara
Meaning
Star, Perfume, Meteor
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 4 characters
Spell
T-A-R-A
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
4
Indian Vedic Numerology
8
More Information About Tara
Related Names
Popularity & Ratings
Tell us Meaning and Origin of the Name Tara
What does the name Tara mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, origins and more.
Submit the origin and/or meaning of Tara to us using below.
We'd love to hear from you! Whether it's a traditional meaning, cultural background, or a personal story, share what the name Tara means to you. Your insights on name Tara can help others understand and appreciate the name 'Tara' even more.
Do you know the meaning or origin of the name Tara?
Contribute to the community. Fill out the form below and tell us what the baby name Tara means to you.
Names Similar to Tara
Looking for names like Tara? Here are a few beautiful options that share a similar sound, style, meaning or cultural significance.
Related names or Similar Names
Popular Names Starting with 'T'
Check out other popular baby names that begin with the letter T:
Need a Sibling name for Tara? - Sibling Name Ideas
Are you looking for a sibling name for Tara? Use our Sibling name generator to find matching brother and sister names (boy or girl names) for the baby name Tara.
Popular sibling names for Tara, here is a list of Sibling names that go with Tara
Popular Sister names for Tara:
Popular Brother names for Tara:
Baby Name Lists That Include Name Tara?
Discover more baby names like Tara through these curated lists:
Baby Names Lists Featuring Tara
Girl baby names
Baby Girl Names That Start With T
Baby Girl Names Ending in A
Gaelic Baby Names
Irish Baby Names
Hindu Baby Names
Famous people with name Tara (Namesakes)
Famous People Named Tara Do you know a notable person named Tara? We'd love to hear about them. Share the details and we'll update our records!
- Tara D'Souza
- Tara Karsian
Tara Karsian (born August 5, 1965) is an American actress and writer.
- Tara Lipinski
Tara Kristen Lipinski (born June 10, 1982) is an American former competitive figure skater, actor, and sports commentator.
- Tara Strong
Tara Lyn Strong (née Charendoff; born February 12, 1973) is a Canadian-American actress who has provided voice-over work for animation and video games and has performed in live-action.
- Tara Fitzgerald
Tara Anne Cassandra Fitzgerald (born 18 September 1967) is an English actress who has appeared in feature films, television, radio and the stage.
- Tara Sands
Tara Jayne Sands (born September 20, 1975) is an American voice actress and a former co-host of the Cartoon Network's weekly block, Fridays.
- Tara Slone
Tara Slone (born September 7, 1973) is a Canadian rock vocalist, actress and television personality.
- Tara Subkoff
Tara Lyn Subkoff (born December 10, 1972) is an American actress, conceptual artist, director, and fashion designer.
- Tara Kemp
Tara Kemp (born May 11, 1964 in Livermore, California) is an American singer who was signed to the Giant Records label.
- Tara Morice
Tara Morice (born 23 June 1964) is an Australian actress.
- Tara Platt
Tara Platt (born June 18, 1978) is an American actress, voice actress and producer who has provided voices for dozens of English language versions of Japanese anime films, television series and video games.
- Tara Buckman
Tara Buckman (born October 1, 1956) is an American television and film actress.
- Tara Summers
Tara Summers (born 19 December 1979) is an English actress.
- Tara (Kannada actress)
Anuradha (born 4 March 1971), known by her stage name Tara, is an Indian actress and politician.
- Tara Lee
Tara Lee (born 8 November 1994) is an Irish actress, singer and songwriter.
- Tara Sutaria
Tara Sutaria (born 19 November 1995) is an Indian actress.
- Ismail Tara
Ismail Tara (Urdu: اسماعیل تارا) is a Pakistani actor and comedian.
- Tara (cat)
Tara "The Hero Cat", or Zatara, is a female tabby cat living in California, United States, who rescued her human family's child from being attacked by a neighbor's dog, Scrappy.
- Tara Elders
Tara Johanna Elders (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈtaːraː joːˈɦɑnaː ˈʔɛldərs]; born 17 January 1980) is a Dutch actress.
- Tara Basro
Andi Mutiara Pertiwi Basro (born June 11, 1990), or known as Tara Basro is an Indonesian actress, model, and television host.
Do you know any famous people named Tara, let us know and we would update the information.
Want a different name?
Want more name ideas? Try our baby name generator. You can combine two names to find matching names. Using this Tool Parents can get their Child name similar or combination of their names. You can also get completely random names.
Tara - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Swati Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Tara is Swati. The Nakshatra Swati of the name Tara is connected to the deity Vayu (Wind God), and is ruled by the Rahu. The symbol for Tara is Sword, and it is characterized by Independence. This name is connected to the element Air and embodies the Flexible, Restless.| name | Svātī |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vayu (Wind God) |
| Ruling Planet | Rahu |
| Symbol | Sword |
| Primary Quality | Independence |
| Element | Air |
| Nature | Flexible, Restless |
Numerology of Tara
Numerology for Tara - Number 4 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Tara Numerology: Name Tara has a number value of 4 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 4 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 8 |
| Motivation Number | 2 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 4 |
| Inner Dream Number | 11 |
| Soul Urge Number | 2 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 2 |
| Personality Number | 11 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Tara
Syllables in Tara Name
How many syllables in baby name Tara? Tara has 2 syllables. The name "Tara" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Tara? | 2 (ta - ra) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 4 |
| Unique letters: | 3 (t, a, r) |
| Tara backwards: | arat |
| Tara sorted alphabetically: | aart |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | T-A-R-A |
| Pronunciation |
Name Tara is combinations of, 1 occurance of T, 2 occurances of A, 1 occurance of R.
Learn how to Spell Tara Name in Other Languages
Learn how to Spell Tara Name in Nautical Flags
Tara
Learn how to Spell Tara Name in Sign Language
Tara
Learn how to Spell Tara Name in Braille Alphabets (Grade 1)
Learn how to Spell Tara Name in Morse Code
Tara
Baby Name Poster
Please choose a template to generate name poster for Tara
Comments
Conversations (Comments) are opinions of our readers and are subject to our Community Guidelines.
Start the conversation
Be the first one to comment on this story.
Birthday Wishes for Tara
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Tara
Tara's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Tara on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Tara! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Tara, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Tara! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Tara
What is the meaning of Tara?
Name Tara means Star, Perfume, Meteor as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Tara Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Tara?
Name Tara has numerology 8 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Tara?
Numerology number of Tara is 8 (Vedic) and 4 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Tara?
The lucky number of name Tara is 8 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Tara name?
The name Tara has 4 letters. The name Tara consists of 1 word with 4 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Tara?
Name Tara belongs to Swati nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Tara come from?
Tara is a Gaelic, Irish name given to Girls as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Tara?
The name Tara is of Gaelic, Irish origin and is used within Hindu communities.
What does Tara mean?
Name Tara means Star, Perfume, Meteor as per The ParentZ
What does the name Tara mean?
Tara is of Gaelic, Irish origin and means Star, Perfume, Meteor as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Tara?
Tara means Star, Perfume, Meteor and is a Gaelic, Irish name given to Girls as per The ParentZ
How can I suggest alternate meaning of the name Tara?
You can use our suggest meaning and origin form to suggest alternate meaning of the name
Tara.
What is the length of Tara name?
The name Tara consists of 4 alphabets.
Suggest some heartfelt birthday wishes for Tara?
Happy Birthday, Tara! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Share
