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Tara name meaning
Last Name
547
in the U.S.
in 2010
547
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tara mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tara
User Submitted Origins
Irish
69%
Indian (Sanskrit)
12%
French
4%
Hindi
4%
Gaelic
3%
American
3%
Celtic
3%
English
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Arab Emirates, the name Tara is of Irish origin and means "Constellation ; ocean goddess and star".
- A user from Australia says the name Tara is of Irish origin and means "'star' as well as constellation".
- 10 submissions from all over the world agree the name Tara means "Star" and is of Hindi / Irish origin.
- A submission from Japan says the name Tara means "Stars in the sky" and is of Irish origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Tara means "In Sanskrit, the word tara means 'Star'" and is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin.
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Tara is of Gaelic origin and means "Irish Queen, Star".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Tara is of Gaelic origin and means "The hill of Tara in Northern Ireland is a 5,000 year old wooden monument that appears to have been used for inauguration ceremonies and pagan burials of Ireland's high kings".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Tara is of Irish origin and means "Strong rock".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Tara is of Irish origin and means "Angel of the hills".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Tara is of Irish origin and means "Rock".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
Wiktionary
Irish Teamhair (“high place”).
- An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century and later usage. Derived from the name of the plantation in Gone with the Wind, named for the place in Ireland.
- A male given name.
18th century Eastern Tibetan thangka, with the Green Tara (Samaya Tara Yogini) in the center and the Blue, Red, White and Yellow taras in the corners, Rubin Museum of Art
- (Buddhism) A female Buddha typically associated with Buddhist tantra practice as preserved in Tibetan Buddhism. She is the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements.
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
From Sanskrit तारा (tārā, “star”).
- (Buddhism) A female Buddha typically associated with Buddhist tantra practice as preserved in Tibetan Buddhism. She is the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements.
- A female given name from Sanskrit.
Tara was also found in the following language(s): Icelandic
Notable Persons Named Tara
Notable Persons Named Tara
Tara Strong
Tara Strong is an actress. She has been prominent since 1986. Tara was given the name Tara Lyn Charendoff on February 12th, 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Tara Reid
Tara Reid is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1987. Tara was born on November 8th, 1975 in Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra is an actress, model, dancer, television personality, singer, entertainer, singing, and entertainment. She was most active from 1990 to present. Carmen was given the name Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20th, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. Carmen is also known as Tara Patrick, Patrick, and Tara Leigh.
Tara Calico
Tara was given the name Tara Leigh Calico on February 28th, 1969.
Tara Chambler
Finty Williams
Finty Williams is an actor and actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1992 to present. Finty was given the name Tara Cressida Frances Williams by her parents Michael Williams (actor) and Judi Dench on September 24th, 1972 in London.
- Tara Alisha BerryActress
- Tara Shanice Moore
- Tara Palmer-TomkinsonSocialite
- Tara LipinskiFigure Skater
- Tara ConnerBeauty Queen
- Tara Lynne BarrActress
- Tara PlattVoice Actress
- Tara VanDerveerCollege Coach
- Tara Sharma SalujaActor
- Tara Lynn Foxx
- Tara MoriceActress
- Tara Spencer-Nairn
- Tara Sutaria
- Tara BuckActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tara
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tara
Jennifer Blanc
Jennifer Blanc is an actress and actor. Her career lasted from 1984 to 1984. Jennifer was given the name Jennifer Tara on April 21st, 1974 in New York City.
Tara
Tara is an actress and politician. She was most prominent from 1985 to present. Tara was given the name Anuradha in 1973 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The Lord Brabazon of Tara
The Lord Brabazon of Tara is a military person. His military service ended in 1919.
Ismail Tara
Ismail Tara is an actor and comedian. Ismail was born Ismail Tara on November 16th, 1949.
Sarik Tara
Sarik was born in 1930.
John Preston Tara
John was born on November 4th, 1764. He died on July 18th, 1821.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tara | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 58.50% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 4.39% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 19.38% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 14.44% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tara
People with the last name Tara are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or Hispanic or Latino
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Tara
| #43 | Girl Name of the 1970s |