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Meaning of the Name Inara

Updated January 14, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Inara

Gender: Female
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Illuminating, Shining

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What is the meaning of the name Inara?

The name Inara is primarily a female name of Arabic origin that means Illuminating, Shining.

Inara, character in TV Show "Firefly"

Different Spellings of the name Inara:

Innara

People who like the name Inara also like:

Amelia, Charlotte, Evelyn, Inaya, Olivia, Violet, Aurora, Liam, Imani, Gabriel, Declan, Oliver, Elijah, Sebastian

Names like Inara:

Inari, Imri, Inori

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Inara is currently not ranked in U.S. births