Tala (name)

Tala is a female name that can be found in various ethnic groups. Many people share this name, but its meaning and background varies depending on the culture and language.

• Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Icelandic variant of old high Germanic Adalheidis.[1] This is the oldest Scandinavian version of this name, older than 'Tale' which is more commonly used today. The early use of the name Tala in Swedish is attested by its appearance in high medieval ballads such as the 14th century ballad "Herr Holger".[2] The local Finnish version of this name is spelled Taala.[3]
• Tagalog name meaning Bright Star - also the name of the goddess of the morning star.[4]
• Tamazight language name meaning Fountain
• Arabic name meaning Palm Tree.
• Arabic female name meaning gold , also common in Iran.
• Very common Samoan name meaning to tell a tale, but also is the national currency
• Native American name of Seneca (Iroqouis) origin meaning "Stalking Wolf. The name is linked to the Iroqouis birth sign for those born between February 19 and March 20, which is the wolf and the wolverine.
• Native American name of Lakota origins meaning "Stalking Wolf". However, it is only linked directly to one tribe so far. Most likely from Arapaho.
• Tala is a rarely used unisex Japanese name pronounced as "Tara" with the meaning of rely (reliable) for females and thick/ easy for males.[5]