Clara
Meaning of Clara
Clara is a beautiful female name with a rich history and diverse pronunciation. In English, it's pronounced as KLAR-uh, whereas in Italian and Spanish the pronunciation is KLAH-rah. The name Clara has a variation, Clarissa.
Originating from Latin, Clara means 'clear' or 'bright'. It's a timeless classic that has consistently been loved for more than a century. Since 1880, this elegant name has remained popular in the United States, reaching its peak in popularity during the 1920s. However, even today, Clara remains a beloved choice among parents for their little girls and continues to maintain its place within the top 200 baby girl names.
With its simple elegance and bright meaning, Clara is an appealing choice for those seeking a classic yet still unique name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as KLAH-rah (/'kla.ra/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as KLAH-rah (/'kla.ɾa/)
English
- Pronunced as KLAR-uh (/'klɛrə/)
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Notable People Named Clara
| Clara Gordon Bow, also known as "The It Girl," was a prominent American actress who achieved fame during the silent film era and became a symbol of the Roaring Twenties. |
| Clara Josephine Schumann was a renowned German pianist, composer, and piano teacher who had a significant impact on the format and repertoire of piano recitals during her 61-year concert career in the Romantic era. |
| Clara Barton - Clarissa Harlowe Barton, an American nurse, founded the American Red Cross and provided self-taught nursing care during the American Civil War, earning her a place in the National Women's Hall of Fame. |
| Clara Tauson is a Danish professional tennis player who became the youngest Danish champion in tennis at age 13 and has achieved career-high rankings of world No. 33 in singles and No. 432 in doubles. |
| Clara Ponsatí i Obiols is a Catalan economist and politician who served as the Minister of Education of the Government of Catalonia and is currently a Member of the European Parliament. |
| María Clara Pancha Alonso, also known as Clara Alonso, is an Argentine actress, singer, and television hostess, best known for her role as "Angie Carrara" in the Disney Channel Latin America Series, Violetta. |
| Clara Hughes is a Canadian athlete who has won multiple Olympic medals in cycling and speed skating. |
| Clara Zetkin was a prominent German Marxist theorist, communist activist, and champion for women's rights. |
| Clara Shepard Luper was a pioneering leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, best known for her role in the 1958 Oklahoma City sit-in movement and her advocacy for equality and justice. |
| Clara Driscoll, a Texas-born philanthropist, was honored with historical markers in Austin and San Antonio for her contributions. |
| Clara Lemlich Shavelson was a prominent leader in the Uprising of 20,000 and a dedicated labor union activist who later became a member of the Communist Party USA and a consumer activist. |
| Clara McBride Hale, also known as Mother Hale, was an American humanitarian who founded the Hale House Center for disadvantaged children and those born addicted to drugs. |
| Clara Langhorne Clemens Samossoud, daughter of Mark Twain, was a contralto concert singer, estate manager, and biographer who married Ossip Gabrilowitsch and Jacques Samossoud, and later became a Christian Scientist. |
| Clara Susanna Henry is a multi-talented Swedish personality known for her work as an actress, blogger, comedian, television presenter, and author, with a significant following on YouTube and her own talk show on Swedish TV. |
| Clara Bewick Colby - Clara Dorothy Bewick Colby was a British-American suffragist leader, newspaper publisher, and women's rights activist who was the first woman to be officially appointed as a war correspondent during the Spanish–American War. |
