Chiara
Chiara is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “Clear, bright”.
| Meaning | Clear, bright |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | KYAH-rah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Chiara
Chiara is the Italian form of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'clear, bright, famous'. Its most important bearer is Saint Clare of Assisi, born Chiara Offreduccio, who followed Saint Francis and founded the order of the Poor Clares in the thirteenth century. In Italian the 'ch' sounds like a hard k. The name has stayed among Italy's best-loved girls' names for decades.
Is Chiara a Christian name?
Chiara is a Christian name honouring Saint Clare of Assisi, a close companion of Saint Francis and founder of the Poor Clares.
How popular is Chiara?
Popular in Italy and increasingly used in other countries.
Gifts with the name Chiara
- Chiara name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Chiara baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Chiara
Names similar to Chiara
More Christian girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chiara mean?
Chiara means 'Clear, bright'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.
Is Chiara a Christian name?
Chiara is a Christian name honouring Saint Clare of Assisi, a close companion of Saint Francis and founder of the Poor Clares.
How do you pronounce Chiara?
Chiara is pronounced KYAH-rah.
Is Chiara a boy or girl name?
Chiara is usually a girl name.