📖 About Tala
Tala is a name of remarkable cultural breadth, meaning 'stalking wolf' in Sioux tradition and 'star' in Filipino (Tagalog), where it was also the name of an ancient goddess of the night sky. Across Arabic and Persian cultures, it carries connotations of gold and shimmering light. Short, melodic, and instantly recognisable, Tala has been climbing in US popularity through the 2020s, appealing to parents drawn to names that feel both rooted and universal.
📍 Details
- OriginNative American
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningStalking wolf
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Tala Ashe — Iranian-American actress known for her role as Zari Tomaz on the DC series 'Legends of Tomorrow'.
- Tala Al Deen — Syrian-born actress who appeared in the film '7 Days in Entebbe' (2018) and other international productions.
- Tala (goddess) — Pre-colonial Filipino goddess of stars in Tagalog mythology, daughter of Bathala, the supreme deity of the ancient Philippines.
- Tala Madani — Iranian-American visual artist known for provocative figurative paintings; represented the US at the 2019 Venice Biennale.