Tala

The first name Tala has its roots in Tagalog and is translated as "the bright star" or "the planet."

What does the name Tala mean?

Tala is a female name with an exciting origin. It derives from Tagalog and means "the bright star" or "the planet." Its roots trace back to Sanskrit, where the word tārā (तारा) stands for "star." Additionally, Tala is a Persian name meaning "the golden one," derived from talâ (طلا), which means "gold." Furthermore, Tala can be seen as a short form of Nutala, a Romansh variant of the name Natalis, which means "the one born at Christmas." In Native American contexts, the name is associated with "wolf" or "shadow demon."

Where does the name Tala come from?

Tala is a female first name whose origins lie in the Persian and Sanskrit languages. The meaning of the name is "the bright star."

How do you pronounce Tala?

The pronunciation of Tala is gentle and melodic. The name is usually pronounced as two syllables "Ta-la" [ˈtaːla], with the first part starting with a long A sound that radiates openness. The repetition of the open A at the end gives the name a harmonious sound. Tala feels modern and friendly, offering a clear structure along with a subtle strength.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Tala enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 243rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2019 at 230th place. Over the last ten years, Tala has been chosen as a first name around 2,200 times, placing it 290th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 352nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ta / Tali / Tally / Talo / Talosh / Talse / Tata / Tota

Famous people

• Tala Birell (English actress)
• Tala Gray (Australian rugby player)
• Tala Hadid (British film director)
• Tala Luvu (soccer player from the USA)
• Tala Madani (artist from the USA)
• Tala Raassi (American designer)