Yara
Meaning of Yara
Yara is a beautiful and unique name for girls, pronounced as YAH-ruh (/ˈjɑrə/). It has its roots in Arabic culture, where it carries meanings associated with strength, water, and small butterflies. Over the years, Yara has gained popularity in the United States, rising steadily in the rankings from just 6 occurrences in 1969 to 485 occurrences in 2023. This elegant name is also versatile, with variations such as Yarah offering alternative spellings. Yara's increasing popularity reflects its appealing sound and multicultural resonance, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and meaningful.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as YAH-ruh (/ˈjɑrə/)
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Notable People Named Yara
| Yara Sayeh Shahidi is an American actress and producer known for her early roles in films such as Imagine That, Butter, and Alex Cross. |
| Yara Bader, also known as Yara Badr, is a Syrian journalist and human rights activist who co-founded the independent Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (CMFE) with her husband Mazen Darwish. |
| Yara, also known as Carla Nazih al-Berkashi, is a Lebanese pop singer who gained fame after winning the music competition "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 and releasing her first album "Twassa Feyi" in 2005. |
| Yara Yavelberg was a Brazilian psychologist and university lecturer who was a member of the resistance movement against the Brazilian military government and was believed to have been murdered by security agents in 1971. |
| Yara Silva, also known as Yara, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a defender for the Brazil women's national football team and E.C. GAMA. |
