Tarak

Meaning of Tarak

Tarak is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, whose root taraka conveys the notions of “star” and “deliverance” and, in Vedic lexicons, extends to signify “conqueror” or “protector,” references that are substantiated by its presence in Hindu mythological texts and early astronomical treatises. Phonetically rendered as /ˈtɑ.ræk/ within an Anglo-American pronunciation framework, the name preserves its Indic phonology while conforming to English stress patterns. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tarak has exhibited a consistently low-frequency usage profile in recent decades, with twelve recorded births in 2020 (ranked 906th), ten in 2019 (912th), sixteen in 2023 (913th) and nine in 2024 (915th), its historical apex occurring in the early 1980s when it peaked at rank 685th in 1980. Its technical etymology and mythological resonance articulate a dual emphasis on celestial significance and steadfast resolve, qualities that may appeal to parents seeking a name of cultural depth and aspirational gravitas.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as TAH-rak (/ˈtɑ.ræk/)

• Tarik
• Taran
• Tariq
• Tahir
• Tarek
• Taro
• Tarkan