♀ Name Cara

Q: What does the name Cara mean?

Cara means 'beloved' and 'dear' (from e.g. Latin 'carus') and 'friend' or 'lover' (from Irish 'cara').

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What is the origin of the name Cara?

Originally the name Cara comes from the Indo-European languages and has then been translated into other languages (e.g. Latin and Italian). Besides, Cara is of Irish origin.

What does the name Cara mean?

Cara means “beloved” and “dear” (from e.g. Latin “carus”) and “friend” or “lover” (from Irish “cara”).

Pronunciation of Cara

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Variants of the name Cara

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Popularity of the name Cara

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