Saint Clare

proper noun

St Clare of Assisi (1194–1253).

OriginLatin Sancta ← Italian Chiara →
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Meanings

proper noun

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  1. St Clare of Assisi (1194–1253).
  2. alternativeuncommonAlternative form of Sinclair, a surname.
  3. alternativeuncommonAlternative form of Sinclair, a male given name.

Origin

  1. ItalianChiara
  2. LatinSancta
  3. EnglishSaint Clare

A calque of Latin Sancta Clara (“holy Clara”), chiefly in reference to Italian Chiara Offreduccio, St. Clare of Assisi.

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Translations

French Sainte Claire
  • Sainte Clairesaint
Latin Clara
  • Clarasaint
Cite this entry
APA

Saint Clare. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Saint%20Clare

MLA

“Saint Clare.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Saint%20Clare. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Saint Clare,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Saint%20Clare.

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