Clara
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Clara
Clara derives from the Latin name Clarus, meaning "bright," "clear," or "famous," rooted in the Latin adjective clarus.
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Etymology
Clara derives from the Latin name Clarus, meaning "bright," "clear," or "famous," rooted in the Latin adjective clarus. The name is used across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prominence in Catholic tradition due to Saint Clare of Assisi (1194–1253), founder of the Poor Clares order.
Clara currently ranks #63 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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