Tara
/ˈtɑːrə/noun
A name used in several languages and cultures, especially as a female given name and as a sacred site in Irish tradition.
Did you know?In Irish mythology, Tara is linked to the Hill of Tara, the ceremonial seat of the High Kings of Ireland, making the name feel less like a nickname and more like a throne encoded in language.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Irish
Old Irish
Temair
“The sacred hill and royal center associated with Irish kingship”
Early Medieval
Irish
Tara
“Anglicized form used for the Hill of Tara”
19th Century
English
Tara
“Used as a feminine given name, especially in English-speaking countries”
Modern English
English
Tara
“A common female given name and a place name in Ireland”