Taran
Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced TAH-run
Verified name
What does Taran mean?
Heaven, raft, crossing
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 895 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 702 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Tar
Variant: Taranjit
Related: Taran
Using Taran across cultures
Shared sound profile with Celtic Taran (thunder).
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