a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
"The ancient site of Tara, once the seat of Irish kings before the sixth century, now stands as an archaeological park in eastern Ireland."
An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
"In Vajrayana traditions, Tara is invoked by practitioners seeking to overcome obstacles and achieve spiritual liberation through her compassionate energy."
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.
goodbye; equivalent to the more geographically widespread ta ta
"After saying tara, they waved and walked away from each other."
The word "tara" comes from the Irish Teamhrach, which originally meant a high place and was also an ancient royal site in Ireland. The female given name is derived from this location rather than directly from the plantation featured in Gone with the Wind, though that story popularized the spelling associated with Tara's history.