Iara

Iara Meaning & Origin

About Iara
The name "Iara" is of Indigenous Brazilian origin and is commonly used among the Tupi-Guarani people. It is derived from the Tupi word "y-รฎara," which means "lady of the waters" or "water queen." In Brazilian folklore, Iara is a mythical figure associated with rivers and water bodies. She is often depicted as a beautiful and seductive mermaid-like creature who lures men into the water with her enchanting voice. The name Iara carries connotations of femininity, allure, and a deep connection to nature and water.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Iara are female.

Iara Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
AR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
IA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
I060
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
IY0 AA1 R AH0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/iara*/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('AR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iara in Braille

Here's how to represent Iara in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Iara in braille

How to Spell the Name Iara in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Iara using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Iara in sign language

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