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'''Tara''' is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures.
'''Tara''' is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures.


In Ireland, it is derived from [[The Hill of Tara]], an archaeological site located near the [[River Boyne]] in [[County Meath]], which according to tradition was the seat of the [[High King of Ireland]]. The name was popular in the [[United States]] during the 1970s, probably due to Tara being the name of the [[Tara (plantation)|O'Hara's plantation]] in the 1939 film ''[[Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind]]'', and the characters [[Tara King]] in the 1960s British television series ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' and Tara Martin on the American [[soap opera]] ''[[All My Children]]'' in the early 1970s. In Ireland, from 2000 to 2005 it ranked between the 30th and 40th most popular girl's name.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
In Ireland, it is derived from [[The Hill of Tara]], an archaeological site located near the [[River Boyne]] in [[County Meath]], which according to tradition was the seat of the [[High King of Ireland]].{{sfn|Mulvihill|2003|p=110}} The name was popular in the [[United States]] during the 1970s, probably due to Tara being the name of the [[Tara (plantation)|O'Hara's plantation]] in the 1939 film ''[[Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind]]'', and the characters [[Tara King]] in the 1960s British television series ''[[The Avengers (TV series)|The Avengers]]'' and Tara Martin on the American [[soap opera]] ''[[All My Children]]'' in the early 1970s. In Ireland, from 2000 to 2005 it ranked between the 30th and 40th most popular girl's name.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}


In [[South Asia]]n countries, such as [[India]] and [[Nepal]], Tara derives from a [[Sanskrit]] word meaning "star'" and symbolizes the light of the soul.{{cn|date=May 2024}} It is often considered a female name due to its connection to several goddesses; for instance, the [[Tara (Buddhism)|female Buddah]] and the [[Tara (Devi)|Hindu goddess]].{{cn|date=May 2024}} Tara is used as a male or female name by [[Sikhs]].
In [[South Asia]]n countries, such as [[India]] and [[Nepal]], Tara derives from a [[Sanskrit]] word meaning "star'" and symbolizes the light of the soul.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} It is often considered a female name due to its connection to several goddesses; for instance, the [[Tara (Buddhism)|female Buddah]] and the [[Tara (Devi)|Hindu goddess]].{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} Tara is used as a male or female name by [[Sikhs]].


The name is popular in [[India]], [[Ireland]], the [[United States]], and [[Australia]].
The name is popular in [[India]], [[Ireland]], the [[United States]], and [[Australia]].


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The name Tara is accepted as being a female name in [[Western society|Western societies]], although there have been men, such as [[Tara Browne]], who carried the name.
Tara is linked to the biblical name [[Terah]] and is popular in both [[Christianity]] and [[Judaism]].{{cn|date=May 2024}}

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The name Tara is accepted as being a female name in [[Western society|Western societies]], although there have been men, such as [[Tara Browne]], who carried the name.{{cn|date=May 2024}}


==Meanings in different languages==
==Meanings in different languages==
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*[[Tara (Kannada actress)]] (born 1967), actress in Kannada language film
*[[Tara (Kannada actress)]] (born 1967), actress in Kannada language film
*[[Tara Aghdashloo]] (born 1988), Iranian writer
*[[Tara Aghdashloo]] (born 1988), Iranian writer
*[[Tara Armstrong]], Canadian politician
*[[Tara (Assamese actress)]] (1944–2007), actress
*[[Tara (Assamese actress)]] (1944–2007), actress
*[[Tara Lynne Barr]] (born 1993), American actress
*[[Tara Lynne Barr]] (born 1993), American actress
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*[[Tara Calico]] (born 1969), American woman who disappeared
*[[Tara Calico]] (born 1969), American woman who disappeared
*[[Tara Campbell]] (born 1983), Canadian water polo player
*[[Tara Campbell]] (born 1983), Canadian water polo player
*[[Tara Cherian]] (1913-2000), Indian politician
*[[Tara Cherian]] (1913–2000), Indian politician
*[[Tara Conner]] (born 1985), Miss USA 2006
*[[Tara Conner]] (born 1985), Miss USA 2006
*[[Tara Cox]] (born 1971), New Zealand association football player
*[[Tara Cox]] (born 1971), New Zealand association football player
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*[[Tara Donovan]] (born 1969), American artist
*[[Tara Donovan]] (born 1969), American artist
*[[Tara Fela-Durotoye]] (born 1977), Nigerian makeup artist and lawyer
*[[Tara Fela-Durotoye]] (born 1977), Nigerian makeup artist and lawyer
*[[Tara Fares]] (1996-2018), Iraqi model
*[[Tara Fares]] (1996–2018), Iraqi model
*[[Tara Feser]] (born 1980), Canadian wheelchair basketball player
*[[Tara Feser]] (born 1980), Canadian wheelchair basketball player
*[[Tara Fitzgerald]] (born 1967), English actress
*[[Tara Fitzgerald]] (born 1967), English actress
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*[[Tara Hurley]] (born 1976), American director
*[[Tara Hurley]] (born 1976), American director
*[[Tara Iyer]] (born 1988), Indian tennis player
*[[Tara Iyer]] (born 1988), Indian tennis player
*[[Tara Jackson]], American lawyer and public administrator
*[[Tara Jaff]], (born 1958), Iraqi Kurdish musician
*[[Tara Jaff]], (born 1958), Iraqi Kurdish musician
*[[Tara Jarmon]], Canadian fashion designer based in Paris
*[[Tara Jarmon]], Canadian fashion designer based in Paris
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*[[Tara Oram]] (born 1984), Canadian Country singer
*[[Tara Oram]] (born 1984), Canadian Country singer
*[[Tara Osseck]] (born 1986), beauty pageant participant
*[[Tara Osseck]] (born 1986), beauty pageant participant
*[[Tara Palmer-Tomkinson]] (1971-2017), English socialite also known as T P-T
*[[Tara Palmer-Tomkinson]] (1971–2017), English socialite also known as T P-T
*[[Tara N. Palmore]], American [[physician-scientist]] and epidemiologist
*[[Tara N. Palmore]], American [[physician-scientist]] and epidemiologist
*[[Tara Parker-Pope]], American author and columnist
*[[Tara Parker-Pope]], American author and columnist
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*[[Tara Proctor]] (born 1971), English footballer
*[[Tara Proctor]] (born 1971), English footballer
*[[Tara Reid]] (born 1975), American actress
*[[Tara Reid]] (born 1975), American actress
*Tara Rice (born 1978) Canadian singer/songwriter, vocalist for art-rock band [[5th Projekt|5th PROJEKT]]
*[[Tara Rushton]] (born 1984), Australian model and actress
*[[Tara Rushton]] (born 1984), Australian model and actress
*[[Tara Ruttledge]] (born 1991), Irish camogie player
*[[Tara Ruttledge]] (born 1991), Irish camogie player
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*[[Tara Stiles]] (born 1981), American model turned yoga instructor
*[[Tara Stiles]] (born 1981), American model turned yoga instructor
*[[Tara Strohmeier]], American actress
*[[Tara Strohmeier]], American actress
*[[Tara Strong]] (born 1973), Canadian-American actress and voice actress
*[[Tara Strong]] (born 1973), Canadian-American actress
*[[Tara Subkoff]] (born 1972), American actress and fashion designer
*[[Tara Subkoff]] (born 1972), American actress and fashion designer
*[[Tara Summers]] (born 1979), English actress
*[[Tara Summers]] (born 1979), English actress
*[[Tara Sundari]] (1878-1948), Bengali theater actress, singer, and dancer
*[[Tara Sundari]] (1878–1948), Bengali theater actress, singer, and dancer
*[[Tara Sutaria]] (born 1995), Indian actress
*[[Tara Sutaria]] (born 1995), Indian actress
*[[Tara Sutton]], Canadian journalist and filmmaker
*[[Tara Sutton]], Canadian journalist and filmmaker
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*Tara, a sword and sorcery heroine in DC Comics' ''[[Warlord (DC Comics)|Warlord]]''
*Tara, a sword and sorcery heroine in DC Comics' ''[[Warlord (DC Comics)|Warlord]]''
*[[Tara (comics)|Tara]], an android in Marvel Comics' ''New Invaders''
*[[Tara (comics)|Tara]], an android in Marvel Comics' ''New Invaders''
*Tara in ''[[Kim Possible]]''
*Tara in the film ''[[Shrooms (film)|Shrooms]]''
*Tara in the film ''[[Shrooms (film)|Shrooms]]''
*[[Tara (Kim Possible)|Tara]] in the TV series ''Kim Possible''
*Tara in ''[[The Herculoids]]''
*Tara in ''[[The Herculoids]]''
*[[Tara Adams]], the main character in the Disney Channel Original Movie, [[Radio Rebel]]
*Tara, a playable character in ''[[Brawl Stars]]''
*Tara Adams, the main character in the Disney Channel Original Movie ''[[Radio Rebel]]''
*Tara Belle, a character in the cartoon ''[[List of Beverly Hills Teens characters|Beverly Hills Teens]]''
*Tara Belle, a character in the cartoon ''[[List of Beverly Hills Teens characters|Beverly Hills Teens]]''
*Tara Carpenter in the 2022 film ''[[Scream (2022 film)|Scream]]''
*Tara Carpenter in the 2022 film ''[[Scream (2022 film)|Scream]]''
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==References==
==References==
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===Works cited===
* {{cite book |last1=Mulvihill |first1=Mary L. |title=Ingenious Ireland: A County-by-County Exploration of the Mysteries and Marvels of the Ingenious Irish |date=23 December 2003 |publisher=Simon and Schuster |isbn=978-0-684-02094-5 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=exics12jmtwC}}


{{Given name}}
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Latest revision as of 04:11, 19 December 2024

Tara
PronunciationUK: /ˈtɑːrə/
US: /ˈtærə/
GenderUnisex
Origin
Language(s)Sanskrit, Irish
Word/nameSanskrit, Gaelic, Irish, Persian
MeaningQueen
Star
Goddess of the sea
Diamond
Other names
Related namesTerra, Tamara

Tara is a given name with multiple meanings in different cultures.

In Ireland, it is derived from The Hill of Tara, an archaeological site located near the River Boyne in County Meath, which according to tradition was the seat of the High King of Ireland.[1] The name was popular in the United States during the 1970s, probably due to Tara being the name of the O'Hara's plantation in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind, and the characters Tara King in the 1960s British television series The Avengers and Tara Martin on the American soap opera All My Children in the early 1970s. In Ireland, from 2000 to 2005 it ranked between the 30th and 40th most popular girl's name.[citation needed]

In South Asian countries, such as India and Nepal, Tara derives from a Sanskrit word meaning "star'" and symbolizes the light of the soul.[citation needed] It is often considered a female name due to its connection to several goddesses; for instance, the female Buddah and the Hindu goddess.[citation needed] Tara is used as a male or female name by Sikhs.

The name is popular in India, Ireland, the United States, and Australia.

The name Tara is accepted as being a female name in Western societies, although there have been men, such as Tara Browne, who carried the name.

Meanings in different languages

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People named Tara

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Women

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Men

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Deities

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  • Tara (Buddhism), a tantric meditation deity in Tibetan Buddhism, actually the generic name for a set of similar bodhisattvas
  • Tara (Devi), a Hindu goddess and consort of Shiva

Fictional characters

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References

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  1. ^ Mulvihill 2003, p. 110.

Works cited

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  • Mulvihill, Mary L. (23 December 2003). Ingenious Ireland: A County-by-County Exploration of the Mysteries and Marvels of the Ingenious Irish. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-684-02094-5.
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