Clara
/ˈkla.ra/
Clara is an Italian female given name.
Clara is used as a proper noun for a female given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkla.ra/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Clara is closely linked to Saint Clare of Assisi, who founded the Order of Poor Clares and is the patron saint of television.
- Despite its similarity to the English name 'Clara', the most common Italian spelling for this name is actually Chiara, which is derived from the adjective for 'clear' or 'bright'.
- The name Clara is spelled exactly the same in Italian, Spanish and French, though each language pronounces it differently.
Examples in context
- Grazie a voi, Rosa e Clara, per la nostra festa.Thank you, Rosa and Clara, for our party.This sentence is useful for seeing Clara used in a thank-you context.Tatoeba #5927149 by dnnywld, translation #5942607 by nicholas_martin
- Ciao Clara! Come ti chiami?Hello Clara! What's your name?
- Mi piace molto il nome Clara, suona così dolce.I really like the name Clara, it sounds so sweet.
- Clara è una persona molto simpatica.Clara is a very nice person.
- Ho incontrato Clara al supermercato oggi.I met Clara at the supermarket today.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are talking about a mutual friend.
- FrancescoHai sentito di Clara?Have you heard about Clara?
- SofiaNo, cosa è successo a lei?No, what happened to her?
- FrancescoClara ha vinto un premio importante.Clara won an important prize.
- SofiaChe bella notizia per lei!What great news for her!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Clara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
