Girl name
Clara name meaning
“bright, renowned”
Clara is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning “bright” or “renowned.” It comes from clara, the feminine form of clarus, meaning bright or famous. Along with this Latin word origin, the name also has an established association with Saint Clare of Assisi, known as Santa Clara.
What does Clara mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Clara
From Latin clara, the feminine of clarus 'bright, renowned'. The name is also associated with Saint Clare of Assisi.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Clara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Clara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Valentina: strong and healthy
- Davina: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Florence: blooming, flourishing
- Lolita: sorrow or grief
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Clara Abigail
Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Abigail: my father is joy
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Meaning of each word
- Elisa: God is salvation; God is my oath
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Rachel: a ewe
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Clara Marina
Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Marina: of the sea
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Meaning of each word
- Clara: bright, renowned
- Laura: laurel tree or leaves
- Angelina: messenger, bearer of a message
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How to pronounce Clara
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕ꧀ꦭꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮣᮛ |
Is Clara a girl’s name?
Yes, Clara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Clara ranks #363 among girl names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Clara
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
Famous people named Clara
- Clara Ng · b. 1973
- Clara Bernadeth · b. 1994
- Clara Sumarwati · b. 1967
- Clara Jennifer Darren · b. 1991
- Clara Kaizer · b. 2001
- Clara Sinta · b. 1966
- Clara Claudia Damayu Lase · b. 1997
- Clara Darma Sinta · b. 1992
- Clara Dewanti
- Clara Sianipar · b. 1995
- Clara Sitompul Tambunan
- Clara Titi Wear · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Clara
What is the meaning of Clara?
Clara means bright, renowned. From Latin clara, the feminine of clarus 'bright, renowned'. The name is also associated with Saint Clare of Assisi.
Is Clara a girl’s name?
Yes, Clara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Clara?
Clara is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Clara have?
Clara has 2 syllables (Cla-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Clara?
Clara ranks #363 among girl names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Clara?
Some ideas: Clara Valentina Davina; Clara Florence Lolita; Clara Abigail.
Famous people named Clara?
Notable people named Clara include Clara Ng, Clara Bernadeth, Clara Sumarwati.
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