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The origin of the name lies in Greek, Russian.
Taras is pronounced as TAH-rahs
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Taras originates in Greek language and is most likely derived from name of the son of Satyrion, a nymph, and Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. According to Greek mythology, Taras founded the Greek colony of Taras, today called Taranto, in Southern Italy. The name itself is mainly popular in Russian speaking countries now, thanks to Taras Shevchenko, a Ukrainian poet and humanist.
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Taras originates in Greek language and is most likely derived from name of the son of Satyrion, a nymph, and
Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. According to Greek mythology,
Taras founded the Greek colony of
Taras, today called Taranto, in
Southern Italy. The name itself is mainly popular in Russian speaking countries now, thanks to
Taras Shevchenko, a Ukrainian poet and humanist.
Meaning, origin and history of the name Taras - Behind the Name
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Meaning
Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian form of the Greek name Ταράσιος (
Tarasios), which possibly means "from
Taras".
Taras was an Italian city, now called Taranto, which was founded by Greek colonists in the 8th century BC and was named for the Greek mythological figure
Taras, a son of
Poseidon.
Saint Tarasios was an 8th-century bishop of Constantinople. It was also borne by the Ukrainian writer and artist
Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861).
Origin
Ukrainian, Russian, Belarusian
Pronunciation
/tɐ.ˈras/(Russian)