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Taz

Girl Name day: August 9 In French: Tara
Taz is a short form of Tara: on birth records it is written Tara (175,097 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Tara page. Also a short form of Taryn, Tarah, Tasia.
Origin: Sanskrit (also Irish). Meaning: star.
Tara comes from Sanskrit 'tara' meaning 'star'; in U.S. usage it also evokes the Irish Hill of Tara, ancient seat of the high kings, popularized by Gone with the Wind.

Name day for Taz

August 9

Why this day? Taz is a short form of Tara, and shares its name day.

Taz is celebrated in the United States on August 9.

The story of the name Taz

Taz is a short form of Tara. It keeps its origin (Sanskrit (also Irish)) and meaning — star, and shares its name day, August 9.

On birth records, Taz is rarely written as such: the Tazs are Taras (175,097 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Tara page. Taz is also a short form of Taryn, Tarah, Tasia.

Frequently asked questions about Taz

What does Taz mean?

Taz is a short form of Tara, which means star.

When is Taz's name day?

August 9, together with Tara: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Taz a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Tara.

Taz's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Taz

Top 10

  1. Tara95%
  2. Kelly93%
  3. Nina93%
  4. Rhonda89%
  5. Gina88%
  6. Veronica87%
  7. Carrie87%
  8. Melissa86%
  9. Jason85%
  10. Kimberly84%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Eric43%
  4. Andre46%
  5. Tonya46%
  6. Marc46%
  7. Erik52%
  8. Tina54%
  9. Derrick55%
  10. Amy57%

Love potential for Taz

Top 10

  1. Stacey81%
  2. Christy81%
  3. Veronica78%
  4. Rhonda78%
  5. Yolanda77%
  6. Monica74%
  7. Jeremy73%
  8. Melissa72%
  9. Melinda71%
  10. Carrie71%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Stacy42%
  3. Jill42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Tina42%
  6. Marc42%
  7. Chad43%
  8. Eric43%
  9. Erik43%
  10. Darren46%

Professional potential for Taz

Top 10

  1. Shane71%
  2. Shawn71%
  3. Erik70%
  4. Yolanda67%
  5. Marc66%
  6. Carrie65%
  7. Eric65%
  8. Veronica65%
  9. Lance63%
  10. Tonya62%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tracy42%
  3. Darren42%
  4. Amy46%
  5. Heather46%
  6. Chad46%
  7. Stacy46%
  8. Heidi47%
  9. Shannon47%
  10. Kelly47%

Crush potential for Taz

Top 10

  1. Tracy96%
  2. Melissa96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Stacy96%
  5. Tina95%
  6. Gina95%
  7. Kelly93%
  8. Melinda93%
  9. Jason93%
  10. Rhonda93%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Andre43%
  4. Tonya45%
  5. Marc46%
  6. Eric46%
  7. Erik51%
  8. Katrina56%
  9. Michelle57%
  10. Michele57%
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