Indian name meaning
Clara
♀ GirlCla·ra · 2 syllables
Clear; bright
- Origin
- Latin
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| C | l | a | r | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Clara carries the name number 1.
About the name Clara
Clara is a girl's name of Latin origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Clear; bright.”
Spoken aloud it is Cla·ra — 2 syllables. Clara is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clara mean?
Clara means “Clear; bright.” It is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Is Clara a boy or a girl name?
Clara is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Clara?
Clara is of Latin origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Clara?
Clara has 2 syllables and is said as Cla·ra.
What is the numerology number of the name Clara?
In the Chaldean system, Clara has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Clara a common name in India?
Clara does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Clara?
For a brother to Clara, families often stay within the same Latin naming tradition — Clement, Cornelius, Augustine or Francis all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Clara?
Kiara, Tara, Zara or Sara share Clara's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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