Yara
Fact sheet
- Name
- Yara
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The feminine name Yara means depending on its origin either the Brave or the Powerful from Old Persian directly translated as 'Courage' or 'Power' or the Peaceful or the Peaceable derived from Irene and the Ancient Greek word eirene for 'the Peace'.
What does the name Yara mean?
The feminine name Yara means depending on its origin either the Brave or the Powerful from Old Persian directly translated as 'Courage' or 'Power' or the Peaceful or the Peaceable derived from Irene and the Ancient Greek word eirene for 'the Peace'. Furthermore, the name translates from Arabic as little butterfly. The interpretation from Hebrew comes to a meaning of roughly the Nature-connected. In the language of the South American indigenous people Tupí-Guaraní, the word iara means goddess or ruler of the water. Another commonly used variant of the name is Jara. The various origin possibilities summarized: Persian: 'Power', 'Courage' Greek (from Irene): 'the Peaceful' Arabic: 'little butterfly' Hebrew: 'the Nature-connected' Tupi-Guaraní: 'Goddess/Ruler of the Water', actually: Iara Additionally, the word yara appears as a vocabulary item in various other languages: Turkish: 'wound' or 'scar' or 'damage, injury, wound' in the language of the Aborigines: 'seagull' Afghan/Kurdish: 'friend', 'darling' or 'the beloved' Sanskrit: 'bright light' Slavic: 'spring' Uncertain, as yet unexplained derivations: 'woman, ruler, queen of the ocean' or 'goddess of water' in the Lakandon or Indian language. The name is also a myth there. Original name of an Indian tribe on the Amazon Musan: 'lightning' Elvish: yára for 'from ancient times'
Where does the name Yara come from?
Etymology Yara is a feminine name with origins in Arabic and Tupi with meanings such as 'the Peaceful' or 'the Peaceable' and others. Ancient Greek Ancient Hebrew Old Persian Arabic Tupi
How do you pronounce Yara?
Sound & pronunciation of Yara: The name Yara is two syllables and flows softly. In the German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ya-ra' [ˈjaːʁa], starting with a bright J sound and a long A sound that conveys openness. The recurring A ending creates a harmonious rhythm. Yara appears friendly and modern - a name with clear structure and gentle strength.
When is the name day of Yara?
The name days of Yara are on January 22, April 1, May 5, August 9, and October 20.
Popularity
Yara is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 191st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 147th. In the last ten years, Yara has been given as a first name about 3,600 times, placing it 184th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 191st.
Nicknames & pet names
Ara / Ya / Yaerchen / Yaerli / Yaesi / Yah / Yajo / Yalli / Yanna / Yarabara / Yarak / Yarala / Yaralein / Yarali / Yaralina / Yaraschka / Yarchen / Yari / Yaria / Yarilein / Yarili / Yarina / Yarinchen / Yarine / Yarinha / Yarinia / Yarissi / Yarissima / Yarita / Yariula / Yarolium / Yaru / Yaruka / Yarura / Yaruschkaka / Yarutschka / Yay / Yaya / Yora / Yärah / Yäru-bäru
Similar first names
Famous people
- Yara Graufreud (Greyjoy) (character from 'Game of Thrones')
- Yara Hassan (actress)
- Yara Linss (Brazilian singer)
- Yara Martinez (American actress)
- Yara Pilartz (French actress)
- Yara Shahidi (actress)
- Yara Sofia (Drag Queen)
- Yara Tupinamba (artist from Denmark)
- Yara Wortmann (German model)
- Yara Yusaku (actress from Japan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yara
What does the name Yara mean?
The name Yara has several meanings, including 'the Peaceful' from Ancient Greek and 'little butterfly' from Arabic. Depending on its origin, it can also mean 'the Nature-connected' or 'Goddess of Water'.
Is Yara a typical girl's name?
Yes, Yara is a traditional girl's name used in various cultures, particularly in the Arab and South American regions.
What nicknames are there for Yara?
There are many affectionate nicknames for Yara, such as Ara, Ya, Yara, and Yarina, which can vary depending on preference.
How is the name Yara pronounced?
Yara is usually pronounced as 'Ya-ra', with the emphasis on the first syllable.