Feminine form of Cidálio
Name Profile
Iara
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Iara.
Primary meaning
Portuguese form of Iara (Brazilian legend)
Pronunciation: ee-AH-rah
Profile summary
Brazilian indigenous water goddess name. The current meaning shown for this name is Portuguese form of Iara (Brazilian legend). The catalog pronunciation is listed as ee-AH-rah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Iara. Iara appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Iara is currently cataloged under Portuguese origin, and this page describes its meaning as Portuguese form of Iara (Brazilian legend).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Portuguese origin and Portuguese-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Iara is grouped as a nature girl name. Related forms for this profile include Iara. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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