Tara in Chinese
Origin: Irish/Sanskrit
Meaning: hill; star
The standard Chinese transliteration of Tara, pronounced Tǎ Lā. The characters are chosen for sound: 塔 (tǎ, "tower, pagoda"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Native speakers will immediately recognize it as the name Tara.
Character Breakdown
Note: Reads as the name "Tara" to native speakers; the characters are chosen for sound, so don't expect a poetic meaning. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
A Chinese-style given name inspired by the meaning of Tara ("hill; star"), expressing land, hills and home: 青 (qīng, "green, blue; youthful") + 岚 (lán, "mountain mist").
Character Breakdown
Note: A meaning-based Chinese given name; it will not sound like your English name, so pair it with an explanation if that matters to you. Traditional form 青嵐 differs from simplified 青岚; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Opens with 塔 (tǎ, "tower, pagoda"), which echoes the first sound of Tara (Tǎ), and adds 岚 (lán, "mountain mist") for land, hills and home. It reads like a natural Chinese given name with a nod to your English one.
Character Breakdown
Note: Looks and sounds like a genuine Chinese given name while still echoing your name; a popular choice for tattoos. Traditional form 塔嵐 differs from simplified 塔岚; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write Tara in Chinese?
The most common way is 塔拉 (traditional: 塔拉), pronounced Tǎ Lā. This is the standard phonetic transliteration you would see in Chinese media and translations.
What does 塔拉 mean?
塔拉 is a sound-based transliteration, so as a whole it simply means "Tara". Individually: 塔 (tǎ) = tower, pagoda; 拉 (lā) = to pull (phonetic 'la'). If you want real meaning, try 青岚 (Qīng Lán), inspired by the meaning of Tara: "hill; star".
Which Chinese name for Tara is best for a tattoo?
Choose 塔拉 if you want people to recognize your name, 青岚 if you prefer meaning over sound, or 塔岚 for a natural-sounding Chinese name that still echoes Tara. Whatever you pick, use a calligraphy font and ask a native speaker to check the final design.