Tara (given name)

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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 O'Haras' plantation in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. There were also characters with the name in the 1960s British television series The Avengers (see Tara King) and the long-running American soap opera All My Children (see Tara Martin). In Ireland, it ranked between the 30th and 40th most popular girl's name from 2000 to 2005. In South Asian countries, such as India and Nepal, Tara derives from a Sanskrit word meaning "star'" and symbolizes the light of the soul. It is often considered a feminine name due to its connection to several goddesses; for instance, the female Buddha and the Hindu goddess. The name is popular in India, Ireland...

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