Tara

/ˈtɑrə/ noun

Definition

a Buddhist savior goddess; also an Irish hill or elevated place

Etymology

from Sanskrit tara meaning 'star' or Irish teamhair meaning 'elevated place'

Kelly Says

Tara has this beautiful double meaning - in Buddhism, she's the 'star' goddess who guides people to enlightenment, while in Ireland, the Hill of Tara was where High Kings were crowned! Both meanings connect to elevation and guidance.

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