What Does the Name Cara Mean

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The name Cara comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cara below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cara Name Meaning

EnglishFrom an Italian word meaning "beloved". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it did not become popular until after the 1950s.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Coline
2 Cindi
3 Carmen
4 Carys
5 Caryn
6 Clelia
7 Catrin
8 Clytia
9 Carley
10 Cass
11 Cammie
12 Cheryl
13 Cindy
14 Cary
15 Catina
16 Cerise
17 Cáit
18 Chelo
19 Chiyo
20 Caryl
21 Cirila
22 Chipo
23 Chun
24 Claire
25 Carmel
26 Carine
27 Chava
28 Châu
29 Cissy
30 Cleena
31 Clídna
32 Chioma
33 Carry
34 Cearra
35 Cari
36 Cloé
37 Chanté
38 Carola
39 Cintia
40 Cajsa
41 Cassia
42 Cardea
43 Cailyn
44 Clara
45 Cedar
46 Cheri
47 Carole
48 Concha
49 Citra
50 Corie
51 Ciel
52 Caren
53 Cassie
54 Cila
55 Caelie
56 Chica
57 Carlie
58 Caron
59 Carl
60 Cátia
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