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Yara

YAH-rah

"Water lady, small butterfly"

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The story behind the name

Yara is a gender-neutral name of Arabic and Brazilian origin, meaning “small butterfly” or “water lady.” This unique moniker developed from the Tupian language spoken by the aboriginal Tupi people from Brazil. In Tupi-Guarani mythology, Lara or Yara was the name of a water goddess from the Tupian word yîara, meaning “lady of the lake.” In Arabic, Yara means small butterfly—an endearing pet name for your precious little one. Whether you love Yara for its diverse origins, connection to ancient mythology, or sweet symbolism, baby Yara will undoubtedly find this name to be an endless source of inspiration.

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