Clara Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clara Name at a Glance

Name	Clara
Meaning	From the feminine form of the Latin adjective 'clarus' meaning bright or clear. Also distinguished. Famous bearer: Twelfth century St Clare (or Clara) of Assisi founded the Poor Clares order of nuns.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Clara Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clara means “From the feminine form of the Latin adjective 'clarus' meaning bright or clear. Also distinguished. Famous bearer: Twelfth century St Clare (or Clara) of Assisi founded the Poor Clares order of nuns”. 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.

Clara Name Origin

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

Is Clara a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Clara

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