Lara

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
"Seagull" (Russian); "protection" (Spanish); "goddess of protection of homes" (Latin)
Scripts(How to write)
Лара (Russian); Lara (Spanish); Larunda (Latin)
Лара(Russian)
Pronunciation
LA-RA(French)
LA-ra(German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch)
LA-ru(Portuguese)
LAH-rah (English); LAH-ruh (Spanish); La-ra (Russian)
LAHR-ə(English)
LAW-raw(Hungarian)
Popularity
Lara is a popular name in many parts of the world. In the United States, it ranked as the 933rd most popular name for baby girls in 2020. In Spain, it ranked as the 105th most popular name for baby girls in 2020.

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Lara Name meanings & History

The name Lara has multiple origins. Firstly, it is a Russian name meaning "seagull" and is derived from the name Larissa. Secondly, it is a Spanish name meaning "protection". Lastly, it is a short form of the Latin name Larunda, a goddess of ancient Rome associated with the protection of homes. "Seagull" (Russian); "protection" (Spanish); "goddess of protection of homes" (Latin). Russian short form of Larisa. It was introduced to the English-speaking world by a character from Boris Pasternak's novel Doctor Zhivago (1957) and the subsequent movie adaptation (1965). Between 1965 and 1969 it increased by almost 2,000 percent in the United States, however it is currently much more popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, Portugual, Italy, and Germany. Another famous fictional bearer is Lara Croft, first appearing in video games in 1996 and movies in 2001. The name Lara is used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Lara: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lara:

L: Legal,Lover,Lazy,Liaison,Languid,Lovely,Luscious

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Angry

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

Lara is:

  • a Class name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Lara include Lara Flynn Boyle (American actress), Lara Stone (Dutch model), and Lara Spencer (American television presenter).

2.) LARA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: A pet form of Klara and Larisa, Lara is also bestowed as an independent given name. See KLARA and LARISA. (LAH-RAH)


3.) Lara (Female)

Usage: Roman Mythology

Meanings: The name Lara can have various meanings depending on the origin. In Latin, it means 'cheerful' and 'light-hearted'. In Spanish, it means 'seagull', while in Russian it means 'protection'.


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Cartoon of Lara

Description: Lara is a name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'larus' meaning 'gull', or can also be linked to the Roman goddess of spring 'Lara'. The name Lara can have various meanings depending on the origin. In Latin, it means 'cheerful' and 'light-hearted'. In Spanish, it means 'seagull', while in Russian it means 'protection'. Variant of Larunda. Lara is a name commonly used for baby girls born in various parts of the world. It is a versatile name that can be adapted to different cultures and languages.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Lara include Lara Dutta, an Indian actress and former Miss Universe, Lara Stone, a Dutch model, and Lara Fabian, a Belgian-Canadian singer.

4.) Lara (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: (Russian) lovely


5.) Lara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) cheerful. (Latin) shining; famous. Mythology: a Roman nymph. A short form of Laraine, Larissa, Laura.

Other Forms: Larah, Laretta, Larette, Laria, Lariah, Larra, Larrah, Larrya, Larryah, Larya, Laryah


6.) Lara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Protection, cheerful

Pronunciation: LAH-rah
lah-rah


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Cartoon of Lara

Description: Protection, cheerful. Short form of Dilara. Lara is a versatile name that can work well in many different cultures and languages. It is commonly used in countries with a strong Roman influence, such as Italy and Spain. In English-speaking countries, it is often used as a nickname for names like Laura or Larissa.

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Lara include Lara Croft (fictional character in the video game series Tomb Raider), Lara Stone (Dutch model), and Lara Flynn Boyle (American actress).

7.) Lara (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Cheerful; Famous

Pronunciation: LA-ruh (English), LAH-ruh (German), LA-ra (Spanish)
lah-rah


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Cartoon of Lara

Description: Cheerful; Famous. Short form of Dilara. The name Lara is used worldwide by various cultures and religions. It is a popular choice for baby girls born in many countries such as the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Russia.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Lara include actress Lara Flynn Boyle, singer Lara Fabian, and Russian model Lara Stone.

8.) Lara (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: From Larissa; cheerful

Other Forms: Larah, Larrah


9.) Lara (Female)

Usage: Europe

Meanings: It means water fairy. It also means sand in Hittites.


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