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Taru
Girl NameFinnish Origin
Meaning
Means "legend, myth" in Finnish. It is also used as a diminutive of TARJA.
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Taru Valjakka
Taru Aura Helena Valjakka (née Kumpunen; 16 September 1938, Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish soprano opera singer.
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Taru Moana
Taru Moana (died 1 August 1988) was a Cook Islands chief and politician.
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