Tala
Tala is a Muslim girl name of Arabic (Levant) origin, meaning “Usually explained as palm tree”.
| Meaning | Usually explained as palm tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic (Levant) |
| Written as | تالا |
| Pronunciation | TAA-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria |
Meaning and origin of Tala
Across the Levant, Tala has become one of the most fashionable names for girls, from Amman and Jerusalem to Damascus and Beirut. Families commonly say it refers to a palm tree, or a young palm, although language experts still argue over its true source. Iranians have a reason of their own to like it, since the Persian word talā, very close in sound, means gold. Short, bright and easy to say, it travels well across cultures.
Is Tala a Muslim name?
Even with its classical Arabic origin unsettled, Tala is a common choice among Muslim families in the Levant and the Gulf.
How popular is Tala?
It is very popular in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria and is gaining ground in the Gulf.
Gifts with the name Tala
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Spellings and variants of Tala
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tala mean?
Tala means 'Usually explained as palm tree'. It is of Arabic (Levant) origin.
Is Tala a Muslim name?
Even with its classical Arabic origin unsettled, Tala is a common choice among Muslim families in the Levant and the Gulf.
How do you pronounce Tala?
Tala is pronounced TAA-lah.
Is Tala a boy or girl name?
Tala is usually a girl name.