taaraa

Taaraa is a feminine given name found among South Asian communities and in diaspora populations. It is a spelling variant of the given name Tara or Taara, rooted in the Sanskrit word tārā meaning 'star.' The diacritic ā indicates a long vowel in transliteration, and alternate spellings include Tara, Taara, Taraa, and Tarah.

In the Indian subcontinent, Taaraa is commonly interpreted as a reference to celestial stars, symbolizing brightness, guidance, and beauty. The name is used across diverse linguistic and religious communities, including speakers of Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, and other languages. As with many Sanskrit-derived names, Taaraa has been adopted beyond its traditional linguistic regions through migration and cultural exchange, and it is also found among diaspora populations in Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

In onomastic contexts, Taaraa is part of a broader class of star-names derived from Sanskrit. Spelling variations reflect transliteration choices rather than changes in meaning. The name may appear in literature, music, film, and other media as well as in ordinary personal use. For those seeking alternatives, closely related names include Tara, Taara, and Taarā.

See also: Tara; Taarā.