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Clara

klar-uh

Popularity

#78

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

297,914

Peak Year

#5,800 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Means 'bright' or 'clear'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Clara Barton

    Founder of the American Red Cross.

  • Clara Schumann

    Influential German pianist and composer

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

IntelligentElegantKindHonest

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