Clara
/ˈklɛrə/
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Clara, derived from the Latin word 'clarus', means 'brilliant', 'clear', or 'bright'. This elegant name has been popular in English-speaking countries for centuries, often associated with clarity of thought and purity. It gained cultural prominence through figures like Saint Clara of Assisi and continues to be cherished for its timeless and luminous quality.
Clara Schumann
Pianist, Romantic pianist and composer
Clara Petacci
Relative, Mussolini's mistress
Clara Maass
Activist, Human experiments with yellow fever
Clara Bow
Actor, Schizophrenic actress, Wings
Clara Blandick
Actor, Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz
Clara Barton
Activist, Co-Founder of the American Red Cross
Claire
Clare
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