Chiara: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Chiara · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Chiara: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Bright, luminous»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Popularity
90 out of 100
Where Chiara is popular
- ItalyISTAT#18
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Chiara
With its Latin heritage, Chiara has long been valued for its meaning, "Bright, luminous." It is the kind of girl's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Chiara is said Chiara (2 syllables). Chiara is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Chiara is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as celestial.
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FAQ
What does the name Chiara mean?+
The name Chiara means "Bright, luminous".
What is the origin of the name Chiara?+
Chiara is a name of Latin origin.
Is Chiara a girl or boy name?+
Chiara is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Chiara?+
Chiara is pronounced Chiara (2 syllables).
Is Chiara a popular name?+
Chiara is a very popular choice, scoring 90 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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