About Camara
The surname Camara is of West African origin, particularly common in Guinea, Senegal, and Gambia. It is derived from the Mandinka language, where "camara" means "teacher" or "scribe." The name was traditionally given to individuals who held positions of knowledge and authority, such as scholars, historians, or religious leaders. Today, the surname Camara is still associated with wisdom, education, and leadership within the communities where it is prevalent.
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The surname Camara is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Camara based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Camara is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Camara in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Camara using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.