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Taras

TAH-rahs

Taras is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Of Greek origin, meaning 'from Taras'. Taras was an ancient Greek colony in southern Italy.”. It currently ranks #12143 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1969.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Taras Means

Of Greek origin, meaning 'from Taras'. Taras was an ancient Greek colony in southern Italy.

The Story of Taras

From the ancient shores of Magna Graecia, this name carries the weight of history and the spirit of a celebrated hero, a powerful legacy from the past.

Taras is a name of Greek origin, deriving from the ancient colony of Taras in southern Italy, founded by the legendary hero of the same name. This founder, son of Poseidon, is said to have established the city on the site of an ancient oracle. The name's journey is tied to the Hellenistic expansion, carrying the echo of classical civilization and heroic lineage across the Mediterranean.

Whispering 'Taras' to your son feels like invoking an ancient blessing, a connection to a lineage of strength and purpose. It carries the gravitas of history, the confidence of a founder. When you write 'Taras' on his first drawing, you are not just labeling it; you are bestowing a sense of enduring courage.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Taras Shevchenko

    Famous Ukrainian poet and national hero

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentCourageousCreative

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Peak Year

#36 in 1969

Total Births

666

First Recorded

1922

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