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'''Tala''' is a Female name that can be found in various ethnic groups. Many people share this name, but its meaning and background varies depending on the culture and language.
'''Tala''' is a female or unisex name that can be found in various ethnic groups. Many people share this name, but its meaning and background varies depending on the culture and language.


*''Tala'' ({{langx|fa|طلا}}, also [[Romanize]]d as ''Ţalā'') is a female given name meaning ''Gold''.
*[[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]], [[Danish language|Danish]] and [[Icelandic language|Icelandic]] variant of old high Germanic [[Adelaide (given name)|Adalheidis]].<ref>http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Tala</ref> This is the oldest Scandinavian version of this name, older than 'Tale' which is more commonly used today. The early use of the name Tala in Swedish is attested by its appearance in high medieval ballads such as the 14th century ballad "[[Herr Holger]]".<ref>Bengt R. Jonsson, Margareta Jersild, Sven-Bertil Jansson. (2001). "Sveriges medeltida ballader: Skämtvisor II", Almqvist & Wiksell International</ref> The local [[Finnish language|Finnish]] version of this name is spelled Taala.<ref>http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Taala</ref>
*[[Swedish language|Swedish]], [[Norwegian language|Norwegian]], [[Danish language|Danish]] and [[Icelandic language|Icelandic]] – variant of old high Germanic [[Adelaide (given name)|Adalheidis]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Tala - Name Origin, Meaning and Statistics |url=http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Tala |website=Nordic Names Wiki}}</ref> This is the oldest Scandinavian version of this name, older than 'Tale' which is more commonly used today. The early use of the name Tala in Swedish is attested by its appearance in high medieval ballads such as the 14th century ballad "[[Herr Holger]]".<ref>Bengt R. Jonsson, Margareta Jersild, Sven-Bertil Jansson. (2001). "Sveriges medeltida ballader: Skämtvisor II", Almqvist & Wiksell International</ref> The [[Finnish language|Finnish]] version of this name is spelled Taala.<ref name=":0" />
*[[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] name meaning ''Bright Star'' - also the name of the goddess of the morning star.<ref>Hill, Percy. A. (1934). ''Philippine Short Stories'', p65</ref>
*[[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] name meaning ''Bright Star''; also the name of the [[Tala (goddess)|goddess of the morning star]].<ref>Hill, Percy. A. (1934). ''Philippine Short Stories'', p65</ref>
*[[Tamazight language]] name meaning '' Fountain''
* A rarely used unisex Japanese name pronounced as "Tara", with the meaning of rely (reliable).<ref>"https://japanese-names.info/first_name/tara-2/"</ref>
*[[Arabic language|Arabic]] name meaning ''Palm Tree''.
* In [[Samoan language|Samoan]], Tala means a tale or narration.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Pratt |first=George |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UhtPBCDTAsYC&dq=tala+name+meaning&pg=PA333 |title=A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan Language: Edited by Rev. S. J. Whitmee |date=1878 |publisher=Trübner & Company |pages=333 |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Persian language|Persian]] female name meaning ''[[gold]]'' .
* In [[Angola]], Tala is a unisex name that means "to see or observe" in various [[Bantu languages]], including [[Kongo language|Kikongo]], [[Umbundu]] and [[Kimbundu]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kandimba |first=Aristóteles |title=The Book of Names from Angola |year=2023 |isbn=979-8857554524 |edition=1st |pages=150}}</ref>
*Very common [[Samoan language|Samoan]] name meaning to tell a tale, but also is the national currency
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Notable people with the name include:
*[[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] name of Seneca ([[Iroqouis]]) origin meaning "Stalking Wolf''. The name is linked to the Iroqouis birth sign for those born between February 19 and March 20, which is the wolf and the wolverine.
* [[Tala Ashe]] (born 1984), Iranian actress
* Native American name of [[Lakota language|Lakota]] origins meaning "Stalking Wolf". However, it is only linked directly to one tribe so far. Most likely from Arapaho.
*[[Tala Birell]] (1907–1958), Romanian-American stage and film actress

*[[Tala Gouveia]], British actress
==People==
* [[Tala Birell]] (1907–1958), Romanian-American stage and film actress
*[[Tala Hadid]], American film director and producer
* [[Tala Ashe]] (1984–), Iranian actress
*[[Tala Madani]] (born 1981), American artist
*[[Tala Marandi]], Indian politician in Jharkhand
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* for more people with the name, see:
*[[Tala Mi Daw]], 14th century, first wife of King Razadarit of Hanthawaddy
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*[[Tala Mi Saw]], 15th-century princess of Hanthawaddy Pegu

*[[Tala Mi Thiri]], 14th-century princess of the Martaban–Hanthawaddy Kingdom
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== Fictional characters ==
*[[Tala Raassi]], American fashion designer
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* Lady (Fru) Tala, the evil wife of the titular character of the Swedish folk ballad "Herr Holger"<ref>http://norroen.info/src/ballads/herrholger.html</ref>.
*[[Tala Shin Saw Bok]], 14th-century queen of Martaban
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* [[Tala (comics)]], a DC Comics supervillainess of the Phantom Stranger
*[[Tala Tudu]] (born 1972), Indian writer in Santali
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* Tala, also called Wistala, the primary character in the second book in ''[[Age of Fire]]'' series
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Fictional characters:
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* Lady (Fru) Tala, the evil wife of the titular character of the Swedish folk ballad "Herr Holger"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://norroen.info/src/ballads/herrholger.html|title = Герр Хольгер — Скандинавские баллады — Тексты — Северная Слава}}</ref>
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* [[Tala (comics)|Tala]], supervillainess of the Phantom Stranger in DC Comics
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* Tala, also called Wistala, the primary character in the second book in the ''[[Age of Fire]]'' series
* Tala, a protagonist-turned-antagonist in the video game ''[[Darkwatch]]''
* Tala, a protagonist-turned-antagonist in the video game ''[[Darkwatch]]''
* Tala, a character in the film ''[[I Can't Think Straight]]''
* Tala, in the film ''[[I Can't Think Straight]]''
* [[List of Beyblade characters#Tala Valkov (Yuriy Ivanov)|Tala Valkov]], a character and member of the Demolition Boys (also known as the Blitzkrieg Boys) from the anime/manga series ''[[Beyblade]]''
* [[List of Beyblade characters#Tala Valkov (Yuriy Ivanov)|Tala Valkov]], member of the Demolition Boys (also known as the Blitzkrieg Boys) from the anime/manga series ''[[Beyblade (manga)|Beyblade]]''
* Tala, a character from the Wolf Pact series by [[Melissa de la Cruz]].
* Tala, a character from the Wolf Pact series by [[Melissa de la Cruz]]
* Tala, Moana's grandmother in the Disney film ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''.
* Tala, Moana's grandmother in the Disney film ''[[Moana (2016 film)|Moana]]''
* Tala, pet monkey belonging to Shimmer in [[Shimmer and Shine]] on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr,
* Tala, pet monkey belonging to Shimmer in ''[[Shimmer and Shine]]'' on Nickelodeon
*Tala, bride and sister of the female protagonist in the 2020 film ''[[Palm Springs (2020 film)|Palm Springs]]''
* Tala, in the British animated series ''[[Go Jetters]]''
== See also ==
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* [[Tala (disambiguation)]]
* [[Tola (name)]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Arabic feminine given names]]
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[[Category:Persian feminine given names]]
[[Category:North American given names]]
[[Category:North American given names]]
[[Category:Scandinavian feminine given names]]
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Latest revision as of 03:49, 10 November 2024

Tala is a female or unisex name that can be found in various ethnic groups. Many people share this name, but its meaning and background varies depending on the culture and language.

Notable people with the name include:

Fictional characters:

  • Lady (Fru) Tala, the evil wife of the titular character of the Swedish folk ballad "Herr Holger"[7]
  • Tala, supervillainess of the Phantom Stranger in DC Comics
  • Tala, also called Wistala, the primary character in the second book in the Age of Fire series
  • Tala, a protagonist-turned-antagonist in the video game Darkwatch
  • Tala, in the film I Can't Think Straight
  • Tala Valkov, member of the Demolition Boys (also known as the Blitzkrieg Boys) from the anime/manga series Beyblade
  • Tala, a character from the Wolf Pact series by Melissa de la Cruz
  • Tala, Moana's grandmother in the Disney film Moana
  • Tala, pet monkey belonging to Shimmer in Shimmer and Shine on Nickelodeon
  • Tala, bride and sister of the female protagonist in the 2020 film Palm Springs
  • Tala, in the British animated series Go Jetters

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Tala - Name Origin, Meaning and Statistics". Nordic Names Wiki.
  2. ^ Bengt R. Jonsson, Margareta Jersild, Sven-Bertil Jansson. (2001). "Sveriges medeltida ballader: Skämtvisor II", Almqvist & Wiksell International
  3. ^ Hill, Percy. A. (1934). Philippine Short Stories, p65
  4. ^ "https://japanese-names.info/first_name/tara-2/"
  5. ^ Pratt, George (1878). A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan Language: Edited by Rev. S. J. Whitmee. Trübner & Company. p. 333.
  6. ^ Kandimba, Aristóteles (2023). The Book of Names from Angola (1st ed.). p. 150. ISBN 979-8857554524.
  7. ^ "Герр Хольгер — Скандинавские баллады — Тексты — Северная Слава".
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