Tarala (तरला) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Tremulous; a wave”.
Tarala means “Tremulous; a wave”. Tarala (तरला · తరల) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Tremulous; a wave”. It comes from the Sanskrit taralā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “त” falls in Swati nakshatra, pada 4, within Tula rashi (Libra).
Tarala name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Tarala |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Tremulous; a wave |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | तरला |
| Telugu | తరల |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | taralā |
| Pronunciation | Ta-ra-la |
| First syllable | त |
| Nakshatra | Swati (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Tula (Libra) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 8 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and origin of Tarala
Tarala is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word taralā, meaning “Tremulous; a wave”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Tarala
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “त” of Tarala falls in Swati nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Tula rashi (Libra). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Tarala
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): तरला
- Telugu: తరల
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): taralā
How to pronounce Tarala
Say it as “Ta-ra-la” — 3 spoken syllables.
Tarala is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Tarala
Tamasa, Tarangini, Tatini, Tripathaga, Tunga, Asikni
Tarala: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Tarala?
Tarala means “Tremulous; a wave”. It comes from the Sanskrit taralā.
Is Tarala a traditional or a modern name?
Tarala is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Tarala written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): तरला. In Telugu: తరల. Sanskrit transliteration: taralā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Tarala?
Its first syllable “त” falls in Swati nakshatra (pada 4) and Tula rashi (Libra) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Tarala?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 8 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Tarala — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Tremulous; a wave
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Swati
- Rashi
- Tula (Libra)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tarala mean?
Tarala is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Tremulous; a wave”.
Is Tarala a boy or girl name?
Tarala is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Tarala?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Tarala aligns with the Swati nakshatra, under the Tula (Libra) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Tarala?
The Chaldean name number of Tarala is 3.
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