Blessed (feminine)
Name Profile
Cara
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cara.
Primary meaning
Beloved; friend (Italian/Latin)
Pronunciation: KAIR-ah; KAR-ah
Profile summary
From Latin 'carus' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear.' Also means 'friend' in Irish. Popular in English-speaking countries since the 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is Beloved; friend (Italian/Latin). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAIR-ah; KAR-ah. It is listed alongside the related form Kara. Cara appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cara is currently cataloged under Italian (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Beloved; friend (Italian/Latin).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Italian (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cara is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Kara. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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