Tala
TAH-lah
Tala is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tala has multiple origins. In Tagalog (Philippines), it means 'star'. In Sanskrit, it means 'rhythm'. In Arabic, it means 'young palm tree'.”. It currently ranks #1336 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Tala Means
“Tala has multiple origins. In Tagalog (Philippines), it means 'star'. In Sanskrit, it means 'rhythm'. In Arabic, it means 'young palm tree'.”
The Story of Tala
This name shines with the light of distant stars and dances with the rhythm of life, a name with celestial beauty waiting for your child.
Tala possesses a constellation of meanings across cultures. In the Philippines, it shines as 'star,' guiding light in the night sky. From India, it echoes the Sanskrit 'tala,' meaning 'rhythm' or 'beat,' the pulse of existence itself. And in Arabic, it whispers of the 'young palm tree,' a symbol of grace and resilience in the desert.
Whispering 'Tala' to your newborn feels like invoking ancient, gentle forces. The word itself is soft, easy to speak, yet it holds the vastness of the cosmos and the grounded beauty of nature. When you write it on a birth announcement, it brings a sense of peaceful wonder, a feeling that your child is connected to something much larger and more profound.
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#171 in 2024
Total Births
3,308
First Recorded
1953
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