ThinkabaraClara: meaning and origin
Clara
“Clear, bright, famous”
About the name Clara
Clara is a girl’s name from the Latin tradition. Its meaning is “clear, bright, famous”. Names from Latin, the language of ancient Rome — strong, classic names like Olivia, Julian, Clara and Felix.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean light.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Latin names
- Aurelia 👧Golden · Latin
- Aurora 👧Dawn; the Roman goddess of the sunrise · Latin
- Ava 👧Bird; also linked to life · Latin
- Beatrice 👧She who brings happiness · Latin
- Cecilia 👧Blind; the patron saint of music · Latin
- Celeste 👧Heavenly · Latin
- Emilia 👧Rival; eager; a form of Emily · Latin
- Emily 👧Rival; eager and hardworking · Latin
- Felicity 👧Happiness, good fortune · Latin
- Frankie 🧒Free one; a pet form of Francis and Frances · Latin
- Grace 👧Grace, kindness, charm · Latin
- Julia 👧Youthful · Latin
Sibling name ideas (Latin, boys)
- Adrian 👦From Hadria, a town near the Adriatic Sea · Latin
- Anthony 👦Priceless, highly praiseworthy · Latin
- August 👦Great, magnificent · Latin
- Bennett 👦Blessed · Latin
- Calvin 👦Bald · Latin
- Christian 👦Follower of Christ · Latin
- Dominic 👦Belonging to the Lord · Latin
- Felix 👦Happy, lucky · Latin
More girl names starting with C
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Caroline 👧Free; a feminine form of Charles · German
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Cecilia 👧Blind; the patron saint of music · Latin
- Celeste 👧Heavenly · Latin
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Chiara 👧Clear, bright · Italian
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Ciara 👧Dark-haired · Irish
Questions and answers
What does the name Clara mean?
Clara is a name of Latin origin. It means: clear, bright, famous.
Is Clara a boy or girl name?
Clara is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Clara have?
Clara has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Clara a popular name?
Yes. Clara has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.