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Taara
How to Pronounce Taara
Pronounced TAH-rah /ˈtɑ.rɑ/Medium
Meaning: -aa- spelling of Tara — from Sanskrit tara, 'a star' (a goddess; a Buddhist deity of compassion)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Taara is an -aa- spelling of Tara — from Sanskrit tara, 'a star' (a goddess, and the beloved Buddhist deity Tara, the compassionate 'star' who guides and protects). A luminous, lyrical name across India (also an Irish name, from the hill of Tara; said 'TAH-rah'; nickname Tara).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-star at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Taara mean?
Taara spells Tara — Sanskrit 'a star' (a goddess; the Buddhist deity Tara).
How do you pronounce Taara?
It's said TAH-rah /ˈtɑ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Taara a boy or girl name?
Taara is a girl's name.
How popular is Taara?
Taara is a rare name in the U.S.