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Cara

sweet and genuine

Female Contemporary u.s. / Modern American / Latin / Yoruba Afrobeat / Reed Craft Tradition / Botanical Apo / Madurese / Acehnese / Italian / Spanish / Arabic 1 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Cara
Origin
Contemporary u.s. / Modern American / Latin / Yoruba Afrobeat / Reed Craft Tradition / Botanical Apo / Madurese / Acehnese / Italian / Spanish / Arabic
Gender
Female
Meaning
sweet and genuine
Detailed Meaning
A heartfelt name with an sincere, loving quality. It resonates with parents seeking something tender and authentic for their baby girl.

A darling name with an affectionate tone. It feels intimate and warm, like a hug in name form for American families.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. cara (prefix)
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Cara Name Meaning and Style

Cara is a female name of Contemporary u.s. / Modern American / Latin / Yoruba Afrobeat / Reed Craft Tradition / Botanical Apo / Madurese / Acehnese / Italian / Spanish / Arabic origin, meaning sweet and genuine.

It appears in the Aesthetic, American, Appalachian name collections and has 1 syllable. Browse the related Contemporary u.s. / Modern American / Latin / Yoruba Afrobeat / Reed Craft Tradition / Botanical Apo / Madurese / Acehnese / Italian / Spanish / Arabic names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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