Dara

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Irish.
  2. 2
    A male given name from Persian.
  3. 3
    A surname.
  4. 4
    A female given name from Slavic.
  5. 5
    A female given name from Irish.

Example

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"The green-gray light that filtered through the trees and haze bathed both Alberts in a glow that enhanced their own bright skin-color. They stood for a few seconds, listening, and then Dara turned."

Etymology

Etymology 1

An Irish saint's name, from Irish Dáire.

Etymology 2

From Persian دارا (dārā), equivalent to Darius.

Etymology 3

From Slavic Dara / Cyr. Дара, derived from 'dar' / "дар" ('gift').

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