Tara
0 antonyms and opposites of Tara, grouped by meaning.
Name — An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
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.
Full origin of Tara →Frequently asked questions
What does “Tara” mean?
The word “Tara” means an Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
How do you pronounce “Tara”?
“Tara” is pronounced TAH-ruh (/ˈtɑːɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tara” in a sentence?
Here is “Tara” used in a sentence: “No more to chiefs and ladies bright The harp of Tara swells.”
What part of speech is “Tara”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tara” can be a name, an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “Tara” come from?
The word “Tara” comes from Old Irish.
Is “Tara” a common word?
“Tara” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Tara” have?
“Tara” has 22 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
What is the difference between the name Tara and the informal goodbye "ta-ra"?
The given name Tara derives from the Hill of Tara in Ireland or from Sanskrit (referring to a Buddhist deity), while "ta-ra" is an informal British interjection meaning goodbye, unrelated in origin. Context makes the distinction obvious — one is a person's name, the other a casual farewell.
Where does the name Tara come from?
As a given name, Tara most often derives from the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, traditionally the seat of the ancient Irish kings, and became popular as a personal name in the 20th century. A separate strand of the name comes from Sanskrit, referring to Tara, a female Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism known as the "mother of liberation."
Is Tara used as a male or female name?
Tara is used mainly as a female given name, drawn from either the Irish place name or the Sanskrit Buddhist figure, though it also exists as a male given name in some traditions and as a surname.
What is significant about the Hill of Tara?
The Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, was traditionally regarded as the seat of the ancient Irish kings, and it has lent its name to a nearby settlement and to many places around the world named after it. It remains an important historical and symbolic site in Irish heritage.