Tara

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology 1

Irish Teamhair (“‘high place’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑːrə

[edit] Proper noun

Tara

1. An Irish place name, associated with Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
   • 1808 Thomas Moore, The Harp of Tara

     No more to chiefs and ladies bright

     The harp of Tara swells

2. A female given name used since the 20th century, derived from the place name.

[edit] Etymology 2

18th century Eastern Tibeten thanka, 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

Sanskrit star

[edit] Proper noun

Tara

1. (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.
2. A female given name.