Yara

Name Meaning

Yara is a beautiful name with a beautiful history. Pronounced YAH-rah, it’s the name of a Brazilian goddess with green hair and fair skin. The name also has Arabic origins, meaning “small butterfly.” It’s a great alternative to the Mara, Sara and Lara spellings that have become popular.

Origin

Arabic, Portuguese

Theme

Bird, Green, Nature, Unique

Syllables

2

Famous Namesakes

Miss World Puerto Rico 2010 Yara Lasanta, Actress Yara Shahidi, Fictional Character Yara Greyjoy

Popularity in 2019

#419