Tarina is a modern English feminine name, likely an elaborated form of Tara with the suffix -ina. The name Tara itself is derived from the Irish place name Teamhair, possibly meaning "elevated place," referring to the Hill of Tara, the ancient ceremonial and political center of Ireland where the High Kings once ruled. Tara gained popularity in the English-speaking world through Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind (1936) and its film adaptation (1939), where it is the name of the O'Hara plantation, symbolizing the old Southern aristocracy. Tarina can be seen as a more distinctive variant of Tara, created by adding the -ina suffix, a common device in many languages to form feminine names or diminutives (e.g., Karina from Kara). It also connects to related names such as Tarah, Tera, and Terra, all of which share phonetic or spelling similarities. Meaning: Elaborated form of Tara, which may mean "elevated place" Origin: English (creative modern coinage) Type: Feminine given name Usage: English-speaking countries