Yara
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yara
Yara means "small butterfly" or "water lady" and derives from Arabic roots, with "yara" (يارا) relating to agility or femininity in some interpretations, though it also has Sanskrit origins meaning "ready" or "prepared." The name is used primarily in Arabic, Persian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Hindu cultures, with notable modern usage among Muslim and Christian communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South America.
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Etymology
Yara means "small butterfly" or "water lady" and derives from Arabic roots, with "yara" (يارا) relating to agility or femininity in some interpretations, though it also has Sanskrit origins meaning "ready" or "prepared." The name is used primarily in Arabic, Persian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Hindu cultures, with notable modern usage among Muslim and Christian communities across the Middle East, North Africa, and South America.
Yara currently ranks #507 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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