Ivara
Scandinavian/Baltic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ivara
The given name 'Ivara' is of uncertain etymology but is often interpreted as meaning "yew tree" or "archer" from the Old Norse *ýr* (yew/bow), or as a feminine form of the Latvian name 'Ivars', derived from the Old Norse *Ívarr* (yew warrior).
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Etymology
The given name 'Ivara' is of uncertain etymology but is often interpreted as meaning "yew tree" or "archer" from the Old Norse *ýr* (yew/bow), or as a feminine form of the Latvian name 'Ivars', derived from the Old Norse *Ívarr* (yew warrior). It is used primarily in Nordic and Baltic cultures, particularly in Latvia and Scandinavia, with no strong religious association; historically, it appears in Norse mythology as a variant of the name Ivar, linked to legendary figures like Ivar the Boneless.
Ivara currently ranks #9,723 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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