Lara
LAH-rah
Popularity
#740
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Russian
Total Births
29,789
Peak Year
#1,360 in 1969
First Recorded
1887
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lara is of Russian origin, a short form of Larissa, meaning "citadel" or "cheerful."
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lara Croft
Fictional archaeologist from Tomb Raider
Lara Flynn Boyle
American actress
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