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Tarini

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Pronounced tuh-REE-nee /təˈriː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Tarini, 'she who takes one across' — from the root tri, 'to cross over.' It is used respectfully as an epithet of the goddess Tara and of Durga, the one who carries devotees across the ocean of the world. It is an established Indian girls' name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sanskrit for 'she who ferries across' — a name of the goddess Tara and of Durga (said 'tuh-REE-nee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Tarini, 'she who takes one across' — from the root tri, 'to cross over.' It is used respectfully as an epithet of the goddess Tara and of Durga, the one who carries devotees across the ocean of the world. It is an established Indian girls' name.
U.S. rank (2023)#10227 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020032023

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

Tarini is a Sanskrit name meaning 'she who ferries across,' built on the root tri, 'to cross.' It serves as an epithet of the goddess Tara and of Durga in Hindu tradition — a saviour who carries the devout over troubled water — and remains an established girls' name in India. We note the sacred association respectfully (said 'tuh-REE-nee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Sanskrit, and gently flowing.

Did you know? Tarini comes from a Sanskrit root meaning 'to cross over,' and is used as an epithet of the goddess Tara and of Durga — the one who carries her devotees safely across. We note the devotional sense respectfully (said 'tuh-REE-nee').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Tarini — Sanskrit root tri 'to cross'; epithet of Tara/Durga

Variations

TaariniTaraniTaarani

Nicknames

TaraRiniTari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarini mean?

Tarini is Sanskrit for 'she who ferries across' or 'saviour,' used as an epithet of the goddess Tara and of Durga.

How do you pronounce Tarini?

It's said tuh-REE-nee /təˈriː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tarini a boy or girl name?

Tarini is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tarini?

Tarini is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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