feminine Kara

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Origin:
latin
Name Root:
cārus > CARA
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Imperial Latin “cārus,” meaning “darling, beloved, dear, loved one,” used in the past as an adjective to mean something precious, essential. Cara also means “friend” in Irish, and the alternative spelling of Kara, is from the Cornish word, meaning “love.” In Turkey, the word Kara means “dark,” which may or may not be related to the Gaelic “Ciara” of the same meaning, linked to the Latin “cărĭnus” (the color of the walnut).

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #874


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #2046

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Numerological Values: #4

Order, practicality, sincerity and hard work are some of the character traits associated with this number. A number 4 person is disciplined, serious, honest and will work steadily to achieving his goal. Such a person can bring order to an otherwise chaotic situation.

Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

Green is the main heart chakra color. It is the color of healing, balance, tranquility, and serenity. Green brings wholeness to our lives and it is the color most frequently found in nature. Learn more about this color and discover its meaning.

Color meaning: Green

The color green is the color of balance and harmony. From a color psychology perspective, it is the great balancer of the heart and the emotions, creating equilibrium between the head and the heart. From a meaning of colors perspective, green is also the color of growth, the color of spring, of renewal and rebirth. It renews and restores depleted energy. It is the sanctuary away from the stresses of modern living, restoring us back to a sense of well being. This is why there is so much of this relaxing color on the earth, and why we need to keep it that way.

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Notable People and Personalities

Kara Dioguardi (born 1970), American Singer-songwriter
Kara Drew (born 1975), American Professional Wrestler
Kara Edwards (born 1977), American Voice Actress
Kara Kennedy Allen, Professional Board Member And A Television Producer
Kara Lord (born 1988), Miss Guyana Universe 2011
Kara Tointon (born 1983), English Actress
Kara Walker (born 1969), Contemporary African-american Artist