Latin

Clara

Pronounced KLAIR-uhShare

Meaning: Bright, clear

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 2 syllables

The story

Clara is the feminine form of Latin Clarus, associated with being clear, bright or renowned. Saint Clare of Assisi helped establish the name across European naming traditions.

Nicknames

  • Clarie
  • Lala

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Clara comes from Latin.

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