"flower; blooming"
Flara
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A garden goddess with a modern twist
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Flara is a creative variant of Flora, the ancient Roman goddess whose domain was flowers, spring, and fertility. The name Flora itself derives from the Latin flos (flower), and Flara softens the classic form with a more open, flowing vowel ending. In Roman mythology, Flora presided over the Floralia — a joyful festival celebrating the return of spring — giving this name an inherently cheerful, life-affirming quality.
Flara is a rare personalized variant that appeals to parents who love the botanical beauty of Flora but want something slightly more unique and modern-sounding.
Flora and her variants carry the Roman tradition of flower goddess names, which have experienced a renaissance alongside the modern trend of botanical and nature-inspired baby names.
Fun Facts
- The Floralia festival in ancient Rome was one of the liveliest, featuring theatrical performances and was held from April 28 to May 3
- Flora was the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Chloris, whose name means green or pale
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #17,228
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Cultural Origins
- American Italian English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Flara
Flara is a girl name with American, Italian, and English origins . The name means "flower; blooming" in Latin .
Flara is currently ranked #17,228 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Flara has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Flara include Flar and Lara. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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