Clara

Clara is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the adjective clarus, meaning bright, clear, or famous. It was borne notably by Saint Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century founder of the Order of Poor Ladies, whose name was Latinized as Clara and helped spread the name throughout medieval Europe. The name enjoyed widespread use across Romance and Germanic languages and experienced a strong revival in the nineteenth century. Related forms include Clare, Chiara, Klara, and Clair.