Etymology

Clara

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Today it means: A female given name from Latin. Full definition →

Latin clāra
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  1. Latin · learned borrowing fromclāra
  2. English todayClara

Learned borrowing from Latin clāra, feminine of clārus (“bright, shining, clear”), a post-classical name made famous by the 13th century Saint Clara (Clare) of Assisi. Doublet of Clare and Claire.

Words from the same roots

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