Clara-Maria
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Clara-Maria
Clara-Maria combines two Latin-rooted names: Clara derives from "clarus" meaning "bright" or "clear," while Maria derives from the Latin form of the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is debated but traditionally associated with "star of the sea" or "beloved." The hyphenated form is primarily used in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Romance-speaking cultures, particularly in Catholic and Protestant Christian traditions where both names honor religious figures (Saint Clare and the Virgin Mary).
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Etymology
Clara-Maria combines two Latin-rooted names: Clara derives from "clarus" meaning "bright" or "clear," while Maria derives from the Latin form of the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is debated but traditionally associated with "star of the sea" or "beloved." The hyphenated form is primarily used in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Romance-speaking cultures, particularly in Catholic and Protestant Christian traditions where both names honor religious figures (Saint Clare and the Virgin Mary).
Clara-Maria currently ranks #4,686 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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