What Does the Name Ara Mean
The name Ara comes from Armenian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ara below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ara Name Meaning
Armenian, Armenian MythologyMeaning unknown, possibly of Sumerian origin. In Armenian legend this was the name of an Armenian king who was so handsome that the Assyrian queen Semiramis went to war to capture him....
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