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Name Origin

Tara is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin. It traditionally means 'star' and is associated with a revered female deity in Hinduism and Buddhism.

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Famous People

Tara Strong (1973-)

Voice actress, Actress

  • Known for voicing characters in animated series like Bubbles in The Powerpuff Girls and Timmy Turner in The Fairly OddParents
  • Winner of multiple Annie Awards for voice acting

Tara Sutaria (1995-)

Actress, Singer

  • Debuted in the Bollywood film Student of the Year 2
  • Known for roles in films like Marjaavaan and Tadap

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson (1971-2017)

Socialite, Television personality

  • Known for her appearances on reality TV shows like I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and her column in The Sunday Times Magazine

Tara Reid (1975-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles in films like American Pie and Sharknado

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