Klara
Klara is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Clear, bright”.
| Meaning | Clear, bright |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | KLAH-rah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Sweden, Croatia, Poland |
Meaning and origin of Klara
Klara is the German, Scandinavian and Slavic spelling of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'clear, bright, famous'. The name is Latin rather than Germanic, and its spread across Europe came from Saint Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares. Klara has enjoyed a strong revival in Germany, Sweden and Croatia in recent decades. Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun brought this spelling to wider attention.
Is Klara a Christian name?
Klara is a Christian name honouring Saint Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century follower of Saint Francis and founder of an order of nuns.
How popular is Klara?
Popular in German-speaking and Scandinavian countries and across Central Europe.
Gifts with the name Klara
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Klara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Klara mean?
Klara means 'Clear, bright'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Klara a Christian name?
Klara is a Christian name honouring Saint Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century follower of Saint Francis and founder of an order of nuns.
How do you pronounce Klara?
Klara is pronounced KLAH-rah.
Is Klara a boy or girl name?
Klara is usually a girl name.