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Meanings

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Clara is: Bright.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Clara is: From the feminine form of the Latin adjective 'clarus' meaning bright or clear. Also distinguished. Famous bearer: Twelfth century St Clare (or Clara) of Assisi founded the Poor Clares order of nuns.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Clara is: Bright.

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