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Lara

Girl · Latin · Short name

Meaning
Protection, cheerful

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
LAH-ruh
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'Lara', a nymph in Roman mythology; also a Russian short form of Larisa.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, Russian

Commonly used in: United States, Russia, Western Europe

Alternate spellings

  • LarisaRussian / Greek

    Russian and Greek extended form.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin and Russian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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