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Tara in Japanese

KatakanaタラTara
Kanji太良Tara

In Japanese, Tara is written in katakana as タラ (Tara), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 太良 (tara): “bold”, “goodness”.

How Tara sounds in Japanese

タラ

Kanji for Tara

太良
tara
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
多良
tara
  • 多
    ta many
    Many and abundant; a life full of blessings.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
田良
tara
  • 田
    ta rice field
    A rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
太良
bold · goodness
Feminine
多蘭
many · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Tara

Tara sounds close to たら (Tara), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 太羅 tara — bold + fine silk
  • 多羅 tara — many + fine silk
  • 多蘭 tara — many + orchid

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Tara in anime worlds

Tara as an anime character →Tara in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Tara in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Tara in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Tara in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Tara in Japanese

How do you write Tara in Japanese?

Tara is written タラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Tara would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Tara?

Our top pick is 太良 (Tara). 太 means “bold” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 多良 (Tara) and 田良 (Tara).

Is 太良 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 太良 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Taira and Taryou rather than Tara. As a spelling of Tara, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 太良?

太良 has 11 strokes in total (太: 4, 良: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 太良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 太良 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Tara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (タラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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