The name Lara means Cheerful and is of Russian origin. Lara is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for girls.
Diminutive form of Larisa/Larissa, meaning "cheerful." Also a Spanish surname for people from Lara de los Infantes, a small community in the province of Burgos, Spain.
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Lara is currently not ranked on the Baby Names popularity charts Lara is currently #701 in U.S. birthsSongs about Lara
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Lara's Theme (from Dr. Zhivago) - George Davidson
Baby Names Tip: Say your potential baby name aloud. Introduce yourself as your baby with first and last name. How does it sound? The cadence and rhythm of a name is just as important as its spelling.
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