Clea

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Famous, renowned, glorious
Pronunciation
KLAY-ə(English)
KLE-ah(German)
KLEE-ah
KLEE-ə(English)
Popularity
According to DefineName, Clea is currently ranked as the 5,319th most popular name in the United States. It is not as common in other parts of the world.

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Clea Name meanings & History

Famous, renowned, glorious. Latinate form of Cleo apparently coined by British novelist Lawrence Durrell for a character in his 'Alexandria Quartet'. A known bearer is American actress Clea DuVall (1977-). Clea is a great choice for parents who want a unique and meaningful name for their daughter. It is easy to pronounce and spell, and it has a beautiful sound. The name also has a long and interesting history, which adds to its appeal.

Zodiac Sign of Clea: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Clea:

C: Chatty,Curious,Clever,Cute,Copycat,Choice,Candid

L: Lazy,Liaison,Luscious,Legal,Languid,Lover,Lovely

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Action

Clea is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Some notable people who share the name Clea include Clea DuVall, an American actress, and Clea Koff, a British forensic anthropologist and author.

2.) Clea (Female)

Usage: Invented

Meanings: (Invented) short for Cleanthe and Cleopatra; famed

Other Forms: Clia, Klea, Klee


3.) Clea (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a form of Cleo, Clio.


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