Cara Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cara Name at a Glance

Name	Cara
Meaning	Dear, beloved. From the feminine form of the Italian 'cara' or the Latin 'carus'.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cara Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cara means “Dear, beloved. From the feminine form of the Italian 'cara' or the Latin 'carus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cara Name Origin

Our database records Cara under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cara a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cara is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cara

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