The baby name Tarak Nath is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtɑːrək nɑːt/ (TAH-ruk NAHT).
The baby name Tarak Nath is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtɑːrək nɑːt/ (TAH-ruk NAHT).
Tarak Nath is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
From Sanskrit tāraka (“deliverer, ferryman; also star”) and nātha (“lord, protector”), Tarak Nath/Tāraka Nātha means “lord who delivers” or “savior-lord,” with a poetic undertone of “lord of the stars.” The compound serves as a theophoric epithet of Shiva, especially revered in eastern India. As Taraknath/Tarakeshwar, Shiva is venerated at the renowned shrine of Tarakeswar in West Bengal, reinforcing the name’s devotional appeal.
Use is predominantly masculine and long established among Bengali-speaking Hindus, later spreading into Assamese and Odia communities and appearing in Nepalese contexts with Sanskritized spellings. The name flourished in the 18th–20th centuries with Shaiva patronage and remains a traditional choice. Common variants include Taraknath (closed form), Tāraka Nātha (diacritic), Taranath/Tāranātha (closely related), and cognates like Tarakeshwar/Tarakesvara. Short forms and nickname options include Tarak and Nath, while Nath also functions as a hereditary surname linked to the Nāth yogic order.
Tarak Nath is a rare find. Our records hold just 24 recorded uses, spread over 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #987 | 15 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Tarak Nath is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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