Taran - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Taran \t(a)-

, also used as girl's name Taran, is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "thunder". Lloyd Alexander gave the name to his main character and heroine a series of children's books based on Gaelic mythology. Actor Taran Noah Smith.

Taran has 1 variant form: Taren.

For more information, see also the related name Terron.

Baby names that sound like Taran are Daran, Tarun, Teran, Tarran, Taron, Tarin and Toran.

Taran is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#45180 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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