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Tala

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Pronounced TAH-lah /ˈtɑː.lΙ™/Low

Meaning: Wolf; also star or golden in different cultural contextsLow

In 30 seconds: Tala is a multicultural name with multiple beautiful meanings: wolf in Algonquin Native American languages, star in Filipino Tagalog, and gold or golden in Arabic. This short name carries remarkable richness across diverse traditions.
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Origin LowFilipino, Arabic, Native American
MeaningWolf; also star or golden in different cultural contexts
U.S. rank (2024)#1336 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births171 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,308

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419532024

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

History & Origin

Tala has independent origins across cultures. In Tagalog it means star, and Tala is a star goddess in Philippine mythology. In Algonquian Native American languages it means wolf or stalking wolf. In Arabic it relates to gold or golden. Each tradition gives the name independent cultural weight.

In the United States, Tala is used across Filipino American, Native American, Arabic, and general communities who appreciate its multicultural depth. Its two syllables and open vowels make it easy to pronounce across languages.

Did you know? In Philippine mythology, Tala is the goddess of stars and the evening sky, making this a name with genuine divine status in Filipino culture β€” simultaneously meaning star and representing the celestial realm.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Tala

Variations

TallaTalahThala

Nicknames

Tal

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Tala (Philippine mythology) (mythological)
    Tagalog goddess of the stars in Philippine mythology

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Frequently Asked

What does Tala mean?

Tala means star in Filipino Tagalog, wolf in Algonquin Native American languages, and golden in Arabic, making it a name with multiple beautiful meanings.

Is Tala a Filipino name?

Yes, Tala is a Tagalog word meaning star and is the name of a Philippine star goddess, making it a genuinely divine name in Filipino mythology.

How do you pronounce Tala?

Tala is pronounced TAH-lah, with two syllables.

What names are similar to Tala?

Names similar to Tala include Nala, Tia, and Lila.