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Tara

A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century and later usage.

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Tara at a glance

Origin
Sanskrit
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈtɑːɹə/, /ˈtɛəɹə/

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Teamhrach, genitive of Teamhair, from Old Irish Temair (literally “high place”). The female given name is derived from the name of the plantation in Gone with the Wind, named for the place in Ireland.

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What does the name Tara mean?

A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century and later usage.

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