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Clara name meaning
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Clara mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Clara
User Submitted Origins
Latin
60%
English
36%
German
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Canada says the name Clara means "From the adjective clarus, meaning clear, bright, or famous".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Clara means "Clear, bright famous" and is of German origin.
- 2 people from the United States and Australia agree the name Clara is of Latin origin and means "Clear or bright".
- According to a user from Pennsylvania, U.S., the name Clara is of Italian origin and means "Clear, bright".
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Clara means "Clear and Bright".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Clara means "Clear and/or bright" and is of Latin origin.
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Clara means "Bright and Beautiful".
- According to a user from Tennessee, U.S., the name Clara is of English origin and means "Happiness,bright light".
- According to 3 people from the United States and Papua New Guinea, the name Clara is of Latin origin and means "Bright".
- A user from Romania says the name Clara means "Clear, pure, sincere".
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Wiktionary
Latin clara, feminine of clarus, "bright, shining, clear", a post-classical name made famous by the 13th century Saint Clara (Clare) of Assisi.
- A female given name from Latin.
- A town in Pyrénées-Orientales department, France; named Clara-Villerach since 2017.
- A town in County Offaly, Ireland.
- An area in Taylor County, Florida, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Wayne County, Mississippi, United States.
Clara was also found in the following language(s): Danish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Clara
Notable Persons Named Clara
Clara Barton
Clara Barton was a nurse, humanitarian, founder, first president of the american red cross, nursing, and humanitarianism. Clara was given the name Clarissa Harlowe Barton on December 25th, 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts. She breathed her last breath on April 12th, 1912.
Clara Bow
Clara Bow was an actress and actor. She holds the title True To The Navy. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1921 to 1933. Clara was given the name Clara Gordon Bow on July 29th, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. She breathed her last breath on September 27th, 1965.
Clara Petacci
Clara was born on February 28th, 1912 in Rome, Italy. She left this life on April 28th, 1945.
Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann was a pianist and composer. Clara was given the name Clara Josephine Wieck on September 13th, 1819 in Leipzig. She passed away on May 20th, 1896.
Clara Paget
Clara Paget is a model and actress with next management. Clara was given the name Clara Elizabeth Isis Paget by her parents Charles Paget and 8th Marquess of Anglesey on September 12th, 1988. Clara is also known as Tara.
Patti Page
Patti Page was a traditional pop music and country music musician. She holds the title Old Cape Cod". Her career lasted from 1946 to 2012. Patti was given the name Clara Ann Fowler on November 8th, 1927 in Claremore, Oklahoma, United States. She left this life on January 1st, 2013.
- Ann SheridanActress
- ClaraActor
- Clara Langhorne Clemens SamossoudMusician
- Claire Clairmont
- Clara BlandickActress
- Clara ZetkinPolitician
- Clara LagoActress
- Clara Peeters
- Clara Allegra Byron
- Clara HughesAthlete
- Clara ChungGuitarist
- Clara Harris
- Clara Ward
- Clara HagmanSinger
Notable Persons With the Last Name Clara
Notable Persons With the Last Name Clara
Clara
Clara is an actor, model (people), actress, and model. She was most prominent from 2005 to present. Clara was given the name Lee Sung-min on January 15th, 1985 in Bern.
María Clara
María Clara is a monasticism.
Max Clara
Max was born on February 12th, 1899 in Völs am Schlern. He breathed his last breath on March 13th, 1966.
Didia Clara
Didia was born in 153.
Isabella Clara
She holds the title Duchess of Mantua, Montferrat, and Duchess of MantuaandMontferrat. Isabella was born as the child of Leopold V, Archduke of Austria, and Claudia de' Medici on August 12th, 1629. She breathed her last breath on February 24th, 1685.
Josep Clara
Josep was born in 1878. He breathed his last breath in 1958.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Clara | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 15.20% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.73% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.09% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 80.71% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Clara
People with the last name Clara are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Clara
| #133 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #45 | Old-Fashioned Girl Names |
| #26 | Vintage Girl Names |