Kara

The name Kara, a female first name, represents a variant of the name Cara. Its direct translation is 'the love', 'the dear', 'the precious', or 'the one who gives us love'.

What does the name Kara mean?

Kara, as a female first name, is an alternative spelling of Cara. Its meaning is directly linked to terms like 'the love', 'the dear', 'the precious', or 'the one who gives us love'. The roots of the name can be found in the Latin word cārus, which means 'dear', 'valued', 'precious', or 'valuable', as well as in the Italian caro, which also means 'dear' or 'precious'. There is also the possibility that Kara is a form of Kára (Kåra), a name from Norse mythology, whose meaning could be 'the one with curly hair', derived from the Old Norse kárr, meaning 'curled', 'bent', or 'twisted'. Interestingly, in Turkish, Kara is a boy's name that metaphorically means 'the black', 'the dark one', or 'the gloomy one', derived from the Ottoman word kara for 'black' or 'dark'. Other variants include Caro, Carina, Caretta, and Caron.

Where does the name Kara come from?

The name Kara has its roots in the Old Italian and Latin languages and means 'the love'.

How do you pronounce Kara?

The pronunciation of Kara is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ka-ra' [ˈkaːʁa], with an open, elongated A opening the name and conveying a direct effect. The soft R leads into the second syllable, while the final open A fades warmly. This sound structure gives Kara a powerful, harmonious presence and ensures a balanced, simple sound quality.

When is the name day of Kara?

The name day for Kara is celebrated on September 30.

Popularity

Kara enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 1,418th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 536th place. In the last ten years, Kara has been given as a first name around 370 times, which elevates it to 1,056th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 1,018th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Kari / Karinchen / Karlchen / Karo / Kiko

Similar first names

Famous people

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