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Clara

"bright, clear"

Nicknames Clarita

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KLAH·rah

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Latin clarus (bright, clear, famous)

What Clara means

Clara is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "bright, clear". It comes from Latin clarus (bright, clear, famous). It is pronounced KLAH-rah.

Saint Clare of Assisi, feast August 11. Rising again for newborns in Mexico.

Nicknames in Mexico: Clarita. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: a common name in Mexico.

Related meanings: light.

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Clara means bright, clear

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