noun

• An Irish place name, associated with the Hill of Tara, seat of ancient Irish kings.
• A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century and later usage.
• A male given name.
• (Buddhism) 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.
• A female given name from Sanskrit.
• A surname.
• (New Zealand, rare) The tern.