What origin is the name Tharu?

Tharu comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Tharu?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Tharu — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Tharu?

Tharu starts with the syllable “Ta” (ता), which traditionally belongs to Swati nakshatra, pada 4, in Tula rashi (Libra). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

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Discover the meaning and origin of the name Tharu

Tharu

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Tharu is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to a plant or tree. Used metaphorically to describe a young, growing, or gentle person. Used as a short, nature-based name.".

Tharu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a plant or tree. Used metaphorically to describe a young, growing, or gentle person. Used as a short, nature-based name.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to a plant or tree. Used metaphorically to describe a young, growing, or gentle person. Used as a short, nature-based name.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Tharu

What does Tharu mean?

Tharu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a plant or tree. Used metaphorically to describe a young, growing, or gentle person. Used as a short, nature-based name.".

How popular is Tharu?

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Brother names that go with Tharu

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Tharu

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Tharu.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ta (ता)
Rashi: Tula (Libra)
Nakshatra: Swati, pada 4
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Ta” suit babies born in Swati nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Tula rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Tharu

Tharu means "Refers to a plant or tree. Used metaphorically to describe a young, growing, or gentle person. Used as a short, nature-based name." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)