Lara

Lara Meaning & Origin

About Lara
The name Lara is of Latin origin and is derived from the name Laura, meaning "laurel" or "bay tree." It is often associated with qualities such as honor, victory, and wisdom. Lara is a name that exudes elegance and strength, reflecting the characteristics of the laurel tree, which was considered a symbol of triumph and accomplishment in ancient times.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lara are female.

Lara Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.41% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɑrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lara in Braille

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

The name Lara in braille

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

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

The name Lara in sign language

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