feminine Cara

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Origin:
latin
Name Root:
cārus > CARA
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Imperial Latin “cārus,” meaning “darling, beloved, dear, loved one,” used in the past as an adjective to mean something precious, essential. Cara also means “friend” in Irish, and the alternative spelling of Kara, is from the Cornish word, meaning “love.” In Turkey, the word Kara means “dark,” which may or may not be related to the Gaelic “Ciara” of the same meaning, linked to the Latin “cărĭnus” (the color of the walnut).

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #909


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #3893

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Numerological Values: #5

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Chakra Number: #5
Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"

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Color meaning: Blue

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Notable People and Personalities

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Cara Dillon (born 1975) Irish Folk Singer
Cara Duff-maccormick, Canadian Actress
Cara Dunne-yates (1970–2004) Linguist, Lawyer, Advocate, Writer And Poet
Cara Fawn (born 1978), American Adult Actress
Cara Gorges (born April 6, 1987) American Beauty Queen
Cara Heads (born 1977) American Olympic Weightlifter
Cara Horgan, English Actress
Cara Lockwood, American Novelist And The Bestselling Author
Cara Lott (born 1961) American Adult Actress
Cara Luft, Canadian Singer-songwriter (the Wailin' Jennys)
Cara Pifko (born 1976) Canadian Actress
Cara Readle (born 1991) Welsh Actress
Cara Seymour (born 1964) English Actress
Cara Tivey, English Pianist, Keyboardist And Vocalist
Cara Wakelin (born 1977) Canadian Model And Actress
Cara Williams (born 1925) American Film And Television Actress
Cara Zavaleta (born 1980) American Model And Actress