Klara
Swedish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Klara
Klara derives from the Latin name Clara, meaning "clear" or "bright," rooted in the Latin adjective *clarus*.
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Etymology
Klara derives from the Latin name Clara, meaning "clear" or "bright," rooted in the Latin adjective *clarus*.
The name is primarily used in Germanic, Scandinavian, and Central European cultures, with notable historical bearers including Saint Clare of Assisi (founder of the Poor Clare order) and has been popular across Christian communities, particularly in Catholic traditions.
Klara currently ranks #1,804 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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