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Thara

Girl Name #5,059 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

An ancient goddess name meaning star, earth, and liberation

Indian Hindu Tamil Malayalam Sinhalese
Earthy Spiritual Elegant Traditional Gentle

Meaning & Origin

"star"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Hindi
"earth, ground"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Tamil
"one who crosses over (liberator)"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Sanskrit

The Story of Thara

Thara is a variant of Tara, one of the most ancient and revered names in Indian tradition. From the Sanskrit root tara, the name carries multiple meanings: star, to cross over, and the earth itself. In Hindu mythology, Tara is a goddess associated with stars, wisdom, and liberation. In Buddhism, Tara (Green Tara, White Tara) is a bodhisattva of compassion worshipped across Tibet, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The name has simultaneously celestial and terrestrial meanings, reflecting the Hindu concept of the divine as both cosmic and earthly.

Thara is particularly popular in South India and Sri Lanka, where the -a ending in feminine names is traditional. The double-h spelling distinguishes it from the common Tara, giving it a slightly more distinctive South Indian or Sinhalese character. It has remained a consistent choice for its beauty and spiritual depth.

Tara/Thara is one of the most powerful goddess names across Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Green Tara is one of the most beloved deities in Tibetan Buddhism, seen as a liberator from suffering. In Hindu tradition, Tara appears as both a stellar goddess and a wife of Jupiter (Brihaspati), central to several mythological narratives.

Fun Facts

  • Green Tara is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Tibetan Buddhism, with shrines across Tibet, Nepal, and Mongolia
  • The name Tara appears in the ancient Hindu text Rigveda, making it one of the oldest recorded names in any living tradition

Thara in Other Languages

Tamil தாரா
Tibetan སྒྲོལ་མ
Japanese ターラ
Sanskrit तारा
Sinhalese තාරා

Popularity Over Time

#5,059
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Famous People Named Thara

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A female bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhism, revered across Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan as a liberator from suffering

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Tara (Hindu goddess) Fictional

Religious

Star goddess in Hindu tradition, appearing in the Rigveda as a celestial deity

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Syllables
2
Popularity Rank
#5,059
Total SSA Count
26
Cultural Origins
Indian Hindu Tamil Malayalam Sinhalese
Pronunciation
Easy
Formality
Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease
High

Common Nicknames

Tara

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Sibling Names

Ananya Priya Kavya Arjun Dhruv Rohan Mitra

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thara

What does the name Thara mean?
"star" (from Sanskrit). "earth, ground" (from Sanskrit). "one who crosses over (liberator)" (from Sanskrit). Thara is a variant of Tara, one of the most ancient and revered names in Indian tradition. From the Sanskrit root tara, the name carries multiple meanings: star, to cross over, and the earth itself. In Hindu mythology, Tara is a goddess associated with stars, wisdom, and liberation. In Buddhism, Tara (Green Tara, White Tara) is a bodhisattva of compassion worshipped across Tibet, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The name has simultaneously celestial and terrestrial meanings, reflecting the Hindu concept of the divine as both cosmic and earthly.
What is the origin of the name Thara?
Thara has Sanskrit, Indian, Hindu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Sinhalese origins. In Sanskrit, it means "star". In Sanskrit, it means "earth, ground". In Sanskrit, it means "one who crosses over (liberator)".
Is Thara a boy or girl name?
Thara is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Thara?
Thara is currently ranked #5059 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Thara?
Common nicknames for Thara include Tara.
What are good middle names for Thara?
Popular middle name pairings include Thara Devi, Thara Priya, Thara Laxmi, Thara Maya, Thara Ananya, Thara Parvati, and Thara Gita.
What are good sibling names for Thara?
Names that pair well with Thara as siblings include Ananya, Priya, Kavya, Arjun, Dhruv, Rohan, and Mitra.
How many syllables does Thara have?
Thara has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Thara a common or rare name?
Thara is an uncommon name, ranked #5059 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Thara

Thara is a girl name with Indian, Hindu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Sinhalese origins . The name means "star" in Sanskrit .

Thara is currently ranked #5,059 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Thara has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Thara include Tara. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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