Tara Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Tara Name at a Glance

Name	Tara
Meaning	Shining. In Hindu mythology Tara is one of the names of the wife of Shiva.
Origin	Sanskrit
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Tara Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Tara means “Shining. In Hindu mythology Tara is one of the names of the wife of Shiva”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Tara Name Origin

Our database records Tara under Sanskrit origin. Browse more Sanskrit baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Tara a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Tara is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Tara

When considering Tara for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.