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Its actual origin is from Latin. In Roman mythology, Lara was the daughter of the river god Almo, and the wife of Mercurius (the Roman version of Hermes). Their children, the Lares, were the domestic/household gods that inhabited all Roman homes. [noted -ed]
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An Italian name, as well.
Lara is originally derived from the name Russo, diminutive of Larisa and Larissa.
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Lara is originally derived from the name Russo, diminutive of Larisa and Larissa.
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"Lara" could be a short form of "Klara" too.
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It's not popular in Europe, I agree, but that's the point! This is so beautiful and unusual name!
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Italian name from the Latin word Lares (demi-deities/localised spirits ie Lares Familiares, Lares Compitales, Lares Viales, Lares Permarini, Lares Praestites).
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Lara also means 'One who is famous' in Latin, and 'cheerful one' in Greek.
In Europe, the name Lara is known of, but is still likeably unusual!
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In Europe, the name Lara is known of, but is still likeably unusual!
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