Taranda
tah-RAN-dah
Taranda is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Likely a modern invented name. Possibly a combination of 'Tara' (Irish, meaning 'star') and '-anda', a suffix found in names like Amanda.”, and peaked in popularity in 1973.
What Taranda Means
“Likely a modern invented name. Possibly a combination of 'Tara' (Irish, meaning 'star') and '-anda', a suffix found in names like Amanda.”
The Story of Taranda
A name like a star glimpsed in the twilight, a gentle radiance just for your daughter.
Taranda, appearing in the mid-20th century, likely echoes the ancient Irish 'Tara', meaning 'star'. The '-anda' suffix adds a soft, flowing quality, hinting at a name designed for a gentle spirit.
You might picture your daughter with a quiet intuition, a kind heart that sees the best in others. Taranda is for the child whose very presence feels like a guiding light, a comforting glow.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 1973
Total Births
11
First Recorded
1973
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