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Antara

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Pronounced un-TAH-rah /ʌnˈtɑː.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: In Sanskrit antara means 'inner, interior' and also 'an interval or space between' - in Indian classical music an antara is a section of a composition. Separately, Antarah ibn Shaddad was a celebrated pre-Islamic Arab warrior-poet, a man.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit word-name: Antara means 'inner' and also 'an interval' (said 'un-TAH-rah'). Thoughtful and musical.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Arabic
MeaningIn Sanskrit antara means 'inner, interior' and also 'an interval or space between' - in Indian classical music an antara is a section of a composition. Separately, Antarah ibn Shaddad was a celebrated pre-Islamic Arab warrior-poet, a man.
U.S. rank (2023)#15397 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619902023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Antara is a Sanskrit word meaning 'inner, interior,' and by extension 'an interval, the space between.' It is used as a girls' name in India and carries a quiet, reflective feel, reinforced by its musical sense. A separate and unrelated figure, Antarah ibn Shaddad, was a pre-Islamic Arab poet-warrior whose verse is still famous - his name is masculine (said 'un-TAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears only in very small numbers. Rare here, familiar in India.

Did you know? In Indian classical music the antara is the second section of a composition - and the same Sanskrit word means 'inner.' Quite separately, Antarah ibn Shaddad was a famed pre-Islamic Arab warrior-poet, a man.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Antara — Sanskrit antara 'inner, interval'; Antarah ibn Shaddad (m.)

Variations

AntraAntharaAntarah

Nicknames

AnnTara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antara mean?

Antara is Sanskrit for 'inner' and 'an interval'; Antarah ibn Shaddad was a pre-Islamic Arab warrior-poet, a man.

How do you pronounce Antara?

It's said un-TAH-rah /ʌnˈtɑː.rɑ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antara a boy or girl name?

Antara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Antara?

Antara is extremely rare in the U.S.

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