Kara

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Pronunciation
KAHR-ə,
KAR-ə
KEHR-ə,
Kara is pronounced "KAH-rah".
Popularity
Kara is a popular name in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. It was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but has since declined in popularity.

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Kara Name meanings & History

Kara has multiple origins and meanings, depending on the culture and language. In Greek, Kara means "pure", while in Latin it means "beloved". It is also a variant of the Irish name Ciaran, which means "dark-haired". Variant of Cara. Kara is used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Kara: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kara:

K: Karma,Karate,Kind,Kundalini

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

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

Kara is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Kara include American actress Kara Hayward, Canadian soccer player Kara Lang, and British fashion designer Kara Ross.

2.) Kara (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Dearest

Other Forms: Cara, Carah


3.) Kara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Danish, Greek) dearest

Other Forms: Cara, Kar, Karah, Kari, Karie


4.) Kara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek, Danish) pure.


5.) Kara (Unisex)

Usage: Ogoni


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Description: Means "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria.

6.) Kara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "beloved" or "dear one" in Irish/Gaelic


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Description: "beloved" or "dear one" in Irish/Gaelic. Means "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria. Kara is used as a first name for baby girls.

Famous People

Kara DioGuardi (American singer-songwriter), Kara Tointon (British actress), Kara Lang (Canadian soccer player)

7.) Kara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Beloved, friend


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Description: Beloved, friend. Means "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria. Kara is mostly used as a female name but can be used as a male name too. It is a popular name in Scotland and the United States.

Famous People

Kara Tointon (English actress), Kara DioGuardi (American songwriter), Kara Goucher (American long-distance runner)

8.) Kara (Female)

Usage:


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Description: The name Kara has several origins, including Irish, Norse, and Greek. The Irish and Norse meanings are "beloved" and "pure," respectively, while the Greek meaning is "dear" or "friend.". Means "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria. Kara is a name that can be used for both formal and informal occasions. It can be spelled with a 'C' or a 'K,' depending on the preference of the parents.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kara include American actress Kara Hayward, Canadian journalist Kara Swisher, and American soccer player Kara Lang.

9.) Kara (Female)

Usage: Maori

Meanings: The name Kara has a variety of meanings depending on the origin. Some of the meanings associated with the name include "little dark one", "beloved", "joy", "pure", "dear", and "friend".


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Description: The name Kara has multiple origins. It could be a variant of the Irish name Ciarán which means "little dark one" or "black-haired one". Kara could also be derived from the Latin word "carus" which means "beloved" or "dear". Another possible origin is the Greek name "Chara" which means "joy". The name Kara has a variety of meanings depending on the origin. Some of the meanings associated with the name include "little dark one", "beloved", "joy", "pure", "dear", and "friend". Means "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria. Kara is a name that has been used for girls around the world. It is easy to spell and pronounce, making it a popular choice for parents. The name has been used for fictional characters, including Kara Danvers from the DC Comics universe.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Kara include Kara DioGuardi (American songwriter), Kara Tointon (British actress), and Kara-Lis Coverdale (Canadian composer).

10.) Kara (Male)

Usage: Medieval Hungarian

Meanings: The meaning of the name Kara depends on its origin. Gaelic Kara means friend, Italian Kara means beloved, Turkish Kara means black, and Latin Cara means dear or beloved.


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Description: The name Kara has several origins. It is derived from the Gaelic word "cara," meaning "friend." It is also an Italian name meaning "beloved" and a Turkish name meaning "black." Kara can also be a variant of the name Cara, which is of Latin origin, meaning "dear" or "beloved.". The meaning of the name Kara depends on its origin. Gaelic Kara means friend, Italian Kara means beloved, Turkish Kara means black, and Latin Cara means dear or beloved. Means "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria. Kara is a popular name choice for baby girls. It is a versatile name that works well for babies of any ethnicity or cultural background. Kara is a great choice for parents who want a name that is simple, yet elegant and timeless.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Kara include Kara DioGuardi, an American songwriter and former American Idol judge, Kara Tointon, an English actress, and Kara Walker, an American contemporary artist.

11.) Kara (Male)

Usage: Ottoman Turkish

Meanings: The meanings of the name Kara include dear, beloved, black, dark-haired, and empty/pure.


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Description: Kara has multiple origins. It is a variant of the name Cara, which is derived from the Latin word "carus" meaning "dear" or "beloved". It is also a surname of Irish origin, meaning "black" or "dark-haired". In Japanese, Kara can mean "empty" or "pure". The meanings of the name Kara include dear, beloved, black, dark-haired, and empty/pure. Means "black, dark" in Turkish. This was sometimes used as a byname by Ottoman officials, figuratively meaning "courageous". Kara is a versatile name that can work well for a baby girl born any season. It is a popular name among parents for its simplicity and versatility. Kara can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Kara include Kara Swisher, an American technology journalist, Kara DioGuardi, an American songwriter and record producer, and Kara Tointon, a British actress.

Related Names to Kara

Similar names to Kara include Cara, Kira, Kora, Karina, Karissa, Karyn, and Karen.

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