Dara
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dara
The name 'Dara' has multiple origins: in Hebrew it means "pearl of wisdom" or "compassion," from the root *d-r-r*; in Persian it means "wealthy" or "possessor of good," from *Darius*; in Khmer it means "star"; and in Irish it means "oak tree" or "fruitful," from *dair*.
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Etymology
The name 'Dara' has multiple origins: in Hebrew it means "pearl of wisdom" or "compassion," from the root *d-r-r*; in Persian it means "wealthy" or "possessor of good," from *Darius*; in Khmer it means "star"; and in Irish it means "oak tree" or "fruitful," from *dair*. It is used in Jewish, Persian/Zoroastrian, Cambodian/Buddhist, and Irish/Christian cultures, with notable historical context including the Persian king Darius I and the biblical figure Dara (a son of Zerah in Genesis).
Dara currently ranks #1,129 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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