The name Lara is usually given to a Girl. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, From Larisa. The origin of the name lies in Latin. Lara is pronounced as LAARah
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Lara is a diminutive of Larissa. Larissa originates in Greek language and means "woman from citadel". In Greek mythology, Larissa was a nymph and the daughter of Pelasgus. It was also the name of a 4th century Christian martyr, Saint Larissa. Larissa is also the name of an important city in Greece. As a feminine given name it has been fairly popular in the United States. Lara was popularized as the character name of Lara Croft in video games and a subsequent film starring Angelina Jolie.
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