Dara
/DARUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Dara is a English name meaning "Mother-of-pearl". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The etymology of Dara is diverse. It may be derived from the Irish word 'darach' meaning 'oak tree'; it can be a short form of names like Daria (Greek, meaning 'possessing goodness'); or from Hebrew (meaning 'pearl of wisdom').
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic DARUH
IPA ˈdæɹə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as DARUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dara
- · Dara Torres - Olympic Swimmer
- · Dara Ó Briain - Irish Comedian
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