Comments on: Name of the Day: Taran

By: Lin-lin

Lin-lin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:05:27 +0000

I like the name Taran. I am Welsh and I understand it to be a Welsh name, meaning ‘thunder.’ (I agree that it is pronounced Tah-ran not Tay-ran.) Since I am a Welsh speaker and know that Taran is the Welsh word for thunder, it strikes me as a very masculine name and perhaps only suited for a boy.

By: Juliet

Juliet — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:11:46 +0000

lol ! I see you have Nola here

There is a large Indian population where I use to live, so, I would say the name like Charlotte Vera would. So, based on the Hindi pronunciation, ( which is what is would most likely be used as or said for where I live) – the name is definitely masculine

It has a lovely sound, but is not a name that I would use . as it would appear odd of someone of my ethnic background because of where I live.

The name reminds me a bit of Tehran – the place

By: Sebastiane

Sebastiane — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:33:51 +0000

In Norway, Taran/Tarann is considered a feminine name. I think its interesting, but I do find it a bit too harsh for my liking. It reminds me of “taring” or “tearing.”

By: SarahinJune

SarahinJune — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:59:35 +0000

The name Taran always reminds me of The Chronicles of Prydain, which I was read as a child. I think it’s a fantastic name. I can imagine a little Taran being all boy, one of the ones who wears a cape all week long

By: Charlotte Vera

Charlotte Vera — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:41:40 +0000

Interesting name. Not one that I’d use personally, but one that I’d love to see friends using!

In Sanskrit/Hindi Taran is a boy’s name that means heaven (or raft). The name would generally be pronounced something like “TAH-ran”, not “TAY-ran”.