Yara (or Iara) is a given name developed independently in the

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and Tupi languages, and also the anglicized spelling of a number of unrelated given names. * Arabic ''Yara'' (يارا) meaning small butterfly * Brazilian Portuguese '' Iara'', a river spirit in Tupi and Guarani mythology * Persian ''Yārā'' يارا ( يارا) meaning "strength" or "courage". * Biblical ''Yaʿrah'' (יַעֲרָה) in the

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9:42 is a variant of יַעֲרָה ''yaʿărâh'' "forested", used as a masculine given name of a descendant of Saul (son of Micah, great-grandson of

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יַעֲרָה ''yaʿrah'' "liquid honey, forest thicket". In the 1990s, Yara (without identifiable etymology or ethnic connection) began to become popular as a girl's name in Western countries. Notable people with the name include: *

Yara (singer) Yara (), is a Lebanese pop singer. She won the music competition broadcast on LBC "Kass el-Nojoum" in 1998 for which she had made a name by singing "Awedak". She was discovered by Lebanese composer Tarek Abou Jaoudeh. Tarek became her prod ...

(born 1983), Lebanese singer *

Yara Amaral Yara da Silva Amaral (September 16, 1936 – December 31, 1988) was a Brazilian actress. Early life Born to a Portuguese father and a Brazilian mother, Yara was born in the interior of São Paulo, however she grew up in the neighborhood of ...

(1936–1988), Brazilian actress *

Yara Bernette Bernette Epstein, known as Yara Bernette (March 14, 1920 – March 31, 2002), was a Brazilian classical pianist. Considered one of Brazil's foremost pianists of the twentieth century, she achieved international renown for her performance of C ...

(1920–2002), Brazilian classical pianist *

Yara Cortes Odete Cipriano Serpa, better known as Yara Cortes (September 22, 1921 – October 17, 2002) was a Brazilian actress. References External links * Brazilian telenovela actresses Actresses from Rio de Janeiro (city) Brazilian television ...

(1921–2002), Brazilian actress * Yara Dufren, real life contestant on ''

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'' in Season 6 (2020–21), husband of Jovi Dufren (m.2020) * Yara El-Ghadban (born 1976), Palestinian-Canadian novelist * Yara Gambirasio (1997–2010), Italian murder victim *

Yara Goubran Yara Goubran (in Arabic language, Arabic يارا جبران), is an Egyptian film and stage actress very famous for her roles in independent Egyptian theatre as well as her lead role in an award-winning film ''Basra (2008 film), Basra'' in the r ...

(born 1982), Egyptian actress *

Yara Greyjoy The characters from the medieval fantasy Television show, television series ''Game of Thrones'' are based on their respective counterparts from author George R. R. Martin's ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' series of novels. Set in a fictional univer ...

, character in the ''Game of Thrones'' HBO series, based on the "A Song of Ice and Fire" books by George R.R. Martin *

Yara Kastelijn Yara Kastelijn (born 9 August 1997) is a Dutch racing cyclist, who currently competes in cyclo-cross for UCI Cyclo-cross Team Credishop–Fristads, and in road cycling for UCI Women's WorldTeam . In 2019, she won the elite race at the European ...

(born 1997), Dutch racing cyclist *

Yara van Kerkhof Yara Nina van Kerkhof (; born 31 May 1990) is a Dutch short track speed skater. She won the silver medal in the 500 m event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Career Van Kerkhof competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for t ...

(born 1990), Dutch skater *

Yara Lasanta Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago (born April 3, 1986 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican meteorologist and beauty pageant titleholder who participated and finished top 25 in Miss World 2010. Early life Prior to becoming Miss World Puerto Ric ...

(born 1986), Puerto Rican model *

Yara Martinez Yara Martínez is an American television actress, born in Puerto Rico, who is best known for her roles as Kelly in '' Hollywood Heights,'' as Dr. Luisa Alver on The CW series '' Jane the Virgin,'' and as Bull's wife Isabella on ''Bull.'' Early ...

(born 1979), American actress *

Yara Bou Rada Yara Antoine Bou Rada (; born 7 August 2000) is a Lebanese footballer who plays as a forward. Club career Born in Zgharta, Lebanon, Bou Rada began her career at hometown club Salam Zgharta's boys youth sector aged seven. She remained at the c ...

(born 2000), Lebanese footballer * Yara Sallam (born 1985), Egyptian human-rights activist * Yara dos Santos (born 1979), Cape Verdean writer *

Yara Shahidi Yara Sayeh Shahidi (born February 10, 2000) is an American actress and producer. She began her career as a child, appearing in the films ''Imagine That (film), Imagine That'' (2009), ''Butter (2011 film), Butter'' (2011), and ''Alex Cross (film ...

(born 2000), American actress * Yara Silva (born 1964), Brazilian footballer * Yara Sofia (born 1984), Puerto Rican entertainer * Yara Tupinambá (born 1932), Brazilian artist *

Yara Yavelberg Yara Iavelberg (São Paulo, May 7, 1944 – Salvador, August 20, 1971) was a Marxist activist and a member of the armed resistance against Brazilian military dictatorship. A psychologist and professor, she joined the fight against the military re ...

(1943–1971), Brazilian psychologist

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